Holistic Esthetician Training
Holistic estheticians provide the services typical of a licensed skin-care professional such as facials, waxing and body treatments, while taking a whole-body approach to skin care. Holistic esthetics training provides a solid foundation in the field combined with an education of internal and external factors that contribute to overall skin health.
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Purpose
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Holistic esthetics emphasizes an integrative approach to healthy skin. This method of skin care states that healthy skin is obtained through a variety of factors such as healthy diet, outlook on life, stress and other factors. According to the National Institute of Alternative Health Care, "A state of radiant inner health reflects positively on one’s appearance. The converse is also true, as feeling good about one’s appearance perks up the mind and state of health." Students trained in this discipline assist their clients in making life changes that support overall skin health.
Benefits
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Taking a holistic approach to skin care promotes well-being to the whole person rather than just the skin. Personal development skills are learned during training, resulting in a boost in self-esteem and confidence. The additional information offered in holistic esthetician training, such as environmental awareness and nutrition and how it affects skin care, will give students an edge in the marketplace to attract more clients.
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Training
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Students must work through a curriculum with a set number of hours, depending on the school. Basic esthetics are covered, such as microdermabrasion, facials, peels, salt glows, waxing and other skin care therapies. In addition, the history of skin care is covered as well as holistic healing treatments, such as Reiki, nutrition, LED light therapy and aromatherapy. Students will complete their training with the skills and knowledge required to obtain their esthetician license.
Requirements
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Approximately 300 hours of training are required before receiving a license. Each state will require a different number of hours and an esthetician must be licensed by the state in which she will practice. She must also pass a state exam before obtaining a license. Additional training may be required depending on which area of the field is pursued.
Considerations
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Like any profession, esthetics can be a difficult career path when competing for clients. The marketplace has experienced a shift towards holistic therapies and beauty treatments. According to a study performed by "The New England Journal of Medicine," "At least one-third of all Americans now complement standard medicine with some kind of alternative care." Another study done by the same organization in 1993 showed that the number of annual visits to alternative medicine practitioners "exceeded the number of visits to all primary care physicians." Becoming certified as a holistic esthetician, rather than a conventional one, will give students a more competitive edge.
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