Turn Your Love of Skin Care into a Career

Do you love keeping up with all of the trends for beautiful skin? Becoming a licensed esthetician can combine your love of skincare into a rewarding career!

Estheticians focus on cosmetic treatments and is the practice of skincare and related skin beautification. This can be by means of a facial, body treatment, waxing, or even makeup application. Estheticians also are able to analyze skin for treatment, and skin conditions, and be able to advise on ways to care for different skin types, and what to eat and drink for the best skin. 

A licensed esthetician is a person who specializes in the beautification of skin. Estheticians are not medical healthcare providers; performing cosmetic treatments such as facials, makeup artistry, waxing, and superficial chemical peels to enhance a client’s natural beauty. 

There are many career path options for licensed estheticians. At the Aveda Institute esthetician school, we incorporate skin care, facials, body treatments, hair removal, makeup application, business development, wellness, and retail knowledge.

With an esthetician license from Aveda Institute, you can pursue career opportunities in a Day spa, Salon spa, Retreat center, skin care specialist, International resort, cosmetic counter, as an educator, or even own your own business! 

Contact a representative at Aveda Institute today to learn how to kickstart your future in the beauty industry. 


 

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