Becoming an Esthetician?
What a SkinSational Idea!
An esthetician (aesthetician), also known as skin care specialist, helps people
look their best. This article provides job description, educational requirement,
and employment outlook for anyone interested in a career as an esthetician
through the Florida School of Electrolysis and Skin Care.
Esthetician licensing is for students who want to specialize in the study of
skin care. Esthetics is a growing part of the health and beauty industry, and
qualified Estheticians are needed to perform facial treatments, body wraps,
waxing and cosmetic make-up services.
Each state's license requirements dictate what educational requirements are
required by the esthetician according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
www.bls.gov. Florida School Of
Electrolysis and Skin Care follows Florida’s requirement which is 260 hours of
hands-on training and theory.
Graduates of our program learn to nurture and help people look and feel better.
Our Esthetician program also teaches students to analyze customers' skin care
needs, discuss treatments and products.
Esthetics is one of those careers that require you know a lot about a lot of
different subjects. Because esthetics is primarily a hands-on business, the
majority of your education will be devoted to technique. This covers all
components of the facial process. These components include, but are not limited
to: Skin Analysis, Cleansing, Exfoliation, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Facial Massage,
Deep Pore Cleansing, Use of Various Equipment, Masks, Specialized Treatments for
specific skin problems, and Product Knowledge. In addition to facials, practical
classes also cover waxing and various other treatments for eyes, backs, and
hands.
Modules of
study are also devoted to Makeup Artistry and to the theoretical principals that
the practice of esthetics is based on. Theory classes include Anatomy and
Physiology of the Human Body, an in-depth study of the skin, Basic Chemistry as
applied to Product Ingredients and Composition, Nutrition, Sales, Salon
Business, Microbiology, Sanitation, and Disorders of the Skin. Although many
students enjoy the hands-on aspect of esthetic study, the fundamentals that
support the practice are essential.
Once you have successfully completed an esthetics program and become licensed ,
there are as many opportunities as there are skin types. Many graduates opt to
practice esthetics in a salon or spa or open their own businesses. Some work as
makeup artists in a variety of environments, including the salon/spa, portrait
or commercial photography studios, fashion shows, television, stage, or motion
pictures (additional specialized education is recommended for stage and film),
free-lance bridal and special occasion, reconstructive/camouflage cosmetics in
medical practices, or a mortuary as a restorative specialist. Estheticians may
choose to work in medical practices such as dermatology, plastic surgery,
oncology, or burn treatment centers. Other opportunities include cosmetic
research and development, sales, management, cosmetic buyer or assistant buyer,
a manufacturer's representative for skin care, cosmetics, or equipment.
Individuals with a background in communications may choose freelance writing and
lecturing on the topic of beauty, or pursue a career as a beauty editor of a
newspaper, magazine, or trade journal. Educational positions as teachers of
makeup and skin care are also possibilities.
Miriam J.
Cady-Libretti,
is the senior skin care instructor at the school. She is a Certified Medical
Electrologist, Licensed Esthetician and the owner of her own skin care
facility. Miriam states that; “One of the most gratifying parts of being an
esthetician is making people feel better about themselves by treating their
issues of anti-aging, rosacea, hyperpigmentation and acne. They carry
themselves with greater confidence, and you know you helped to make the change
in their life!
As incomes rise and demand increase for personal appearance services, employment
for Estheticians is expected to grow faster than the average cosmetologist,
according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Skin care is booming like never before, making today a great time to join the
industry!
Our Facial
Specialist Program
We now offer training in the FACIAL SPECIALIST
(Esthetician) PROGRAM!
This program is designed to train
students to work as a facial specialist.
Learn about
maintaining the health of the skin through massage, and deep cleansing by
using various machines and methods.
Our school has the latest equipment
available including high frequency, galvanic, and micro-dermabrasion
machines. Classroom instruction will help you recognize problems of the skin
such as dryness, oiliness, acne, and the best way to treat these conditions,
as well as treating and maintaining healthy skin.
As a graduate of our school you will be
proud to be one of the most confident and best trained facial specialists
that Florida has to offer. We offer open enrollment for this class so you
can start anytime. Classes are conducted weekday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10
p.m. and every other Saturday.
PROGRAM TUITION: $2900.00
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