Aesthetician Certification
Aestheticians are beauty industry workers who specialize in specific client services. Aesthetician certification is necessary to become licensed to work within this growing field of expertise. Certification in this area requires specialized training that ensures applicants are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities available in the aesthetician employment arena.
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Background
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Aestheticians work as skin care specialists and perform services such as skin analysis, facials, body treatments, makeup application, aromatherapy and waxing or hair removal services. They may work in a beauty salon, spa, hospital or doctors office performing any or all of these services.
Duties
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When working as a certified aesthetician in a salon, or other environment beauty workers may be responsible for booking their own clientele, work area upkeep and purchasing products and equipment. Aesthetician job requirements may also include product sales related to their services as well as scheduling follow-up appointments with clients.
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Pay Scale
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According to PayScale, a website that calculates pay rates based on national data, workers earned from $23,000 to $39,000 as a licensed aesthetician as of 2010. This is based on an hourly pay rate of approximately $10 to $16 per hour as well as tips, overtime, bonuses and commissions. Many aestheticians work as subcontractors, while others are salon employees. Employers may pay salary plus commission, or workers may receive only commission based pay plus tips.
Training
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Certificate programs that result in licensure are available at many junior colleges, private schools, career training and trade colleges. According to Education Portal, requirements for entry into the program of study usually requires applicants are at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Coursework may include anatomy and physiology, sanitation procedures, massage therapy, aesthetics, facial hair removal and makeup application treatments. State hourly requirements differ, and licensure testing is offered when their individual standards are met. School costs vary according to the type of institution.
Licensure
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Most states require aestheticians to be licensed to in order to work in their field. License costs vary but are usually around $80 to $100 and must be updated every two years. An aesthetician applicant may need to take a written or practical exam depending on individual state requirements. In addition, they will likely have to meet continuing education requirements to update their license. Applicants can check with the State Board of Education in their state for specific criteria that should be met before obtaining an aesthetician's license.
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