Estheticians, or Aestheticians, are skincare experts who provide beautification services to clients to improve the look and feel of their skin and facial features. Their duties include consulting with clients to select an appropriate treatment, preparing a sanitary environment before a procedure and offering treatments such as facials, extractions, microdermabrasian, chemical peels and waxing.
A Esthetician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Esthetician should be able to execute:
- Evaluate a customer’s skin condition and offer recommendations for treatments
- Recommend skincare products to customers, including lotions, facial washes and moisturizers
- Wax or pluck unwanted hair
- Complete facials with the intention of moisturizing and cleaning
- Maintain beauty and skincare tools
A competitive Esthetician will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Communication: Estheticians will recommend certain skincare treatments, products and procedures based on the needs of the customer. Strong communication skills are important to understand these needs. Nonverbal communication skills will assist the esthetician in understanding when the customer is uncomfortable during a treatment or service.
- Problem-solving: Customers will often turn to an esthetician to solve their skincare problems. Whether they are dealing with dry skin or facial hair, it is the role of the esthetician to find a solution to their problem.
- Time management: Estheticians often see multiple clients in one day and sticking to a schedule is important. The ability to organize and monitor time is necessary to meet customer needs, especially when dealing with strict time requirements.
- Sales: Sales skills can assist an esthetician in succeeding in their role. It is often the responsibility of both the health club and the esthetician to bring in additional customers for skincare services and sometimes to sell products as well.
