Skincare Specialist / Esthetician

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

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Aesthetician; Clinical Esthetician; Electrologist; Esthetician; Facialist; Medical Esthetician; Skin Therapist; Skincare Specialist; Skincare Therapist; Spa Technician (Spa Tech)

Tasks

• Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
• Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
• Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
• Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
• Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
• Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
• Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
• Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
• Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
• Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
• Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
• Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
• Provide facial and body massages.
• Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
• Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service
• Sales and Marketing
• Administration and Management
• Education and Training
• English Language
• Administrative
• Communications and Media

Skills

• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Near Vision
• Deductive Reasoning
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Written Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Selective Attention
• Finger Dexterity
• Written Expression
• Fluency of Ideas
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Category Flexibility
• Manual Dexterity