aesthetician

What the work can involve

Aesthetician work is client-facing and treatment-based. A typical setting includes skin consultation, facial treatments, masks, scrubs, massage, hair removal, make-up and product advice.

Skills and specializations

Useful depth includes cosmetic skin treatment, cosmetics ingredients, massage techniques, manicure, make-up testing, body wrapping, client communication and ordering supplies.

Salary context

Pay context is shaped by treatment range, appointment volume, product sales, independent or salon setting, repeat clients and responsibility for supplies or a small beauty business.

Career paths

Development can move toward advanced facial treatments, body treatments, make-up services, product advice, supplier contact, salon coordination or running a small beauty practice.

Good to know

Check whether the vacancy names facials, hair removal, make-up, massage, manicure, product sales, appointment booking and hygiene routines. That shows the mix of treatment and retail work.

Editorial note

This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.

Alternative labels

Occupation group

Beauticians and related workers (5142)

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