Whether you’re just starting an esthetician program or are currently looking to specialize or enhance your esthetician services, this field of cosmetology includes several specialties, with some applying eyelash extensions in salons and some providing facials and other treatments in spas. Here’s information about five different esthetician specialties so you can choose the best discipline for you.
Facialists
In addition to the standard skillsets that all estheticians learn, facialists also learn more in-depth facial techniques to treat their clients’ skin concerns safely and effectively. These may include more advanced massage, cleansing, and exfoliation methods than a typical facial.
Pro Lash Stylists
Pro lash stylists apply volume lashes and other semi-permanent lash extensions to their clients’ natural lashes. After obtaining their esthetician license in their state, they typically complete an online trainer-led training program with live evaluations. During this program, they learn to apply lashes safely and effectively so their clients will leave with longer, fuller, darker, more voluminous lifted lashes. Stylists are trained to be able to enhance a client’s natural beauty, or give them big, bold, beautiful lashes for events like weddings. Some pro lash stylists focus exclusively on lashes, while others provide extensions and other spa or salon services.
Medical Estheticians
Medical estheticians undergo extensive training to work alongside dermatologists and other medical professionals. They are often consulted to provide clients with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like chemical peels and laser hair removal services. Because medical esthetician requirements differ in each state, some medical estheticians focus on skin conditions like infections and scars, while others focus more on cosmetics.
Spa Therapists
A spa is one of the most common places for an esthetician to work. Spa therapists offer their clients a wide array of services, such as massages and aromatherapy. In some spas, they may also provide facials and other spa treatments. If you’re looking for a diverse day-to-day job, being a spa therapist could be an excellent option, as you’ll use several esthetician skills to provide your clients with a wide range of services.
Waxing Specialists
If you enjoy developing long-term client relationships, becoming a waxing specialist is an excellent esthetician specialty since clients will likely need waxing services every few weeks. While waxing specialists often start out waxing different areas of the body throughout the day, as they gain more experience, they may specialize in a specific part of the body, such as the eyebrows, back, or legs.
As you can see, the field of cosmetology is a diverse and rewarding career path with many specialties to choose from. If you aren’t sure whether being a spa therapist or a pro lash stylist is better for you, you can always seek out a training program to learn more.
