Skincare Specialist

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  Personal Care and Service Occupations

Skincare Specialist

Also Called: Aesthetician, Clinical Esthetician, Esthetician, Facialist, Medical Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist, Skin Care Technician, Skin Care Therapist, Spa Technician, Aesthetician, Clinical Esthetician, Esthetician, Facialist, Medical Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist, Skin Care Technician, Skin Care Therapist, Spa Technician

What they do

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

$27,600
Starting Salary (2023)
$43,200
Median Salary (2023)
9.1%
Projected Job Growth
65,270
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Self-Control
Integrity
Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Common Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

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