aesthetician
Aestheticians offer skin care treatments. They apply various facial treatments according to their clients' needs and skin type, such as lotions, scrubs, peels and masks, in order to maintain the skin healthy and attractive. Aestheticians may also give neck massages and body treatments such as wraps. Aestheticians remove unwanted hair on different body parts like eyebrows, upper lip or the bikini area. They perform facial massage and apply make-up for various occasions.
Also called: skin care technician, beauty specialist, cosmetician, facial treatment operator, skin care specialist, facialist, beautician
- 17
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 5142
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- hair removal technician8 skills in common
- manicurist8 skills in common
- pedicurist8 skills in common
- make-up artist5 skills in common
- hairdresser4 skills in common
- hairdresser assistant4 skills in common
- massage therapist4 skills in common
- masseur/masseuse4 skills in common
Essential skills
17- advise customers on usage of cosmetics
- cosmetic skin treatment
- cosmetics
- cosmetics industry
- cosmetics ingredients
- determine skin type
- give massages
- identify customer's needs
- maintain customer service
- maintain equipment
- make-up techniques
- perform body wrapping
- perform facial treatment
- test make-up
- use hair removal techniques
- use laser therapy for skin conditions
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
24- administer appointments
- apply permanent make-up
- communicate with customers
- comply with legislation related to health care
- cosmetic manicure
- hydrotherapy
- issue sales invoices
- keep personal administration
- keep up to date with spa products
- maintain professional administration
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage a small-to-medium business
- manage indoor tanning sessions
- manufacture cosmetics
- monitor stock level
- offer cosmetic beauty advice
- offer free samples of cosmetics
- order supplies
- process payments
- recommend cosmetics to customers
- sell cosmetics
- support individuals on nutrition changes
- train employees
- treat facial hair
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