Esthetics offers a variety of career paths, including traditional spa and salon work, medical esthetics, and specialized roles like makeup artistry and product development. With experience, estheticians can also advance to management positions, become educators, or even start their own businesses. 

Traditional Esthetics:

• Spa Esthetician: Providing facials, body treatments, and other skincare services in spas and resorts. 

• Salon Esthetician: Offering skincare, waxing, and makeup services in salons. 

• Makeup Artist: Applying makeup for various occasions, including weddings, photoshoots, and film/TV. 

• Waxing Specialist: Focusing on hair removal services. 

• Lash and Brow Technician: Specializing in eyelash extensions and brow shaping. 

• Aesthetician: A more general term for someone who performs various skincare treatments. 

• Esthetics Instructor: Sharing knowledge and skills by teaching at beauty schools or training programs. 

Medical Esthetician:

• Working alongside dermatologists or plastic surgeons, often performing advanced treatments like laser therapy and chemical peels. 

Other Career Paths:

• Skincare Product Developer: Creating and formulating new skincare products. 

• Skincare Sales Consultant: Providing expert advice and selling skincare products. 

• Spa or Salon Manager: Overseeing the operations and staff of a spa or salon. 

• Business Owner: Starting and running your own esthetics business, such as a salon, spa, or mobile service. 

• Freelance Esthetician: Offering services on a freelance basis, often working in different locations or for special events. 

• Beauty Blogger/Content Creator: Sharing knowledge and advice about skincare and beauty through online platforms. 

Cosmetology: Esthetics Technology Certificate (C55230)