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Skincare Specialist

Skincare Specialist

  • Transform lives by enhancing skin health and boosting confidence.
  • Make a visible impact on clients' appearance and self-esteem.
  • Use advanced techniques like laser treatments for unique skincare solutions.
💰 Earn $34K-$57K
📚 Vocational Training

Overview

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Vocational Training

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

12,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$42,780 in California
$43,200 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  • Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

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