How an Education in Esthetics can Open Career Doors
An Education in Esthetics can Open Career Doors for You
While we always advocate for budding stylists with passion and drive to start their career journey NOW and not later, this is truly the best time to become a licensed Esthetician in Ohio. Esthetics is a booming industry and people from different disciplines like cosmetology and nursing are getting certified to provide esthetics procedures. Not only does the esthetics field allow you to showcase your skills and talents, but it’s a very rewarding field that offers clients an uplifting, feel-good satisfaction – which makes them great return clients!
If you have an interest in facials, skincare, lashes, and other beauty trends, then a career in esthetics can be the perfect way to open doors and advance your career! Here are just a few ways you can practice your craft once you get your esthetician’s license.
Spas and Salons
The most common career path for licensed estheticians is a position at a Spa or Salon. These boutique environments range from day spas and hair salons to upscale resorts and cruise ships. Clients of all ages and backgrounds are drawn to the feel-good beauty offered by esthetics procedures. Here you will be offering extensive skin work through facials, exfoliations, and pore cleansing to boost the mood and appearance of your clients, as well as lash work and hair removal. It’s great to end the day with a client’s glowing smile!
Medical Estheticians
Of course, esthetics is not solely an aspect of the beauty industry. Many nurses and medical practitioners are getting their esthetics license to offer these services in their existing medical practice, in settings that range from plastic surgery clinics to dermatology practices and hospitals. This side of the industry can vary widely, and can involve truly life changing work, like assisting clients or patients with reconstructive procedures after an accident. This is another very rewarding career path helping people reclaim their sense of self and confidence in their looks.
Make-up Artist
If your passion for Esthetics comes from your creativity, then you may consider a career path in the entertainment industry. Every face you see on television and movies (and even some podcasts on YouTube) has been prepared for camera by a skilled makeup artist. While this can include elaborate makeup artistry for special effects, the role is usually in charge of general makeup, lashes, and facial care. You can work with a variety of clients, sign with network television or studios, or work freelance.
Preparing for Your Job Search
The wide world of esthetics and beauty await you after you complete your cosmetology school training and licensure. To prepare for any career path, make sure you are documenting your work to maintain a robust portfolio of work samples. Any employer– be they a salon owner, doctor, or tv producer– is going to want to see the work you’ve done. Remember to also collect testimonials and references from your clients to showcase the relationships you’ve acquired along the way.
When the time comes to apply for jobs, a solid education in esthetics and hours of training will have prepared you for each and every opportunity. If you’re interested in taking the plunge into a career in esthetics, speak with an admissions counselor at Mason Anthony. We’ll help you with financial aid and the enrollment process. Not sure? Take a tour of the school to see our state-of-the-art facilities designed to maximize your education and on-site training.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll do with your career in esthetics!