Esthetics or Aesthetics pertain to the industry of beauty. Cosmetology, massage therapy, plastic surgery and even fashion fall under this industry. Esthetics sells because it nurtures the cusomter's self-esteem. Looking good always equates to feeling good. Esthetics help achieve that goal.
Perhaps, the most popular is cosmetology. Hair and make-up, manicure, pedicure, hair color, facials and spa. More and more people, not just women, are drawn to these aesthetic services.
To get a job this industry, it is important to get a certification. A short course on aesthetics or cosmetology can get your foot on the door. Job opportunities can include working in hair salons, hotels, spa facilities, wellness centers, doctor's office and having your own private practice.
It does not take long to get the certification. Some of the courses last 3 months. Others could go 6 months or beyond. It depends on the range of courses you will get. If you just want to do mani/pedi, 3 months is enough. But if you want a whole range of beauty services such as hair, make-up, spa, facial treatments, dermabrasion and others, 6 months would be the minimum requirement.
For a busy cosmetologist, it is not unusual for them to earn $60,000 a year. The more customers, the more you will get paid. Added to that is the handsome tips you will receive on top of the pay.
Here are some jobs related to the beauty industry:
Hairstylist
This is particularly in demand on special events or occasions like wedding, debut, graduation, anniversary and others. An experienced hairstylist could make a killing on these events. In weddings, it will not be unusual for hairstylists to come up with bridal packages for the bride, mother of the bride and the bridesmaids.
Make-up artists
Make-up artists just like hairstylists are in huge demand for special occasions just like hairstylists. They can come up with package deals too to sweeten the pot like discounts for JS proms or wedding packages.
Salon Owner
This requires investment on your part. You need to rent a place. Buy equipment and supplies. Pay electricity. Pay for repairs and maintenance. Inventory of products like nail polish or hair products. Pay salary for staffs. But this can be financially rewarding if your business takes off.
You can hire cosmetologists and pay them commission depending on the number of clients they have that day. Or, you can pay them a fixed rate every day.
The number of clients you will attract to your salon depends on a number of factors. One is the location of the salon. Being at the city center or near a number of business establishments, schools, or a high-end community could entice a number of patrons to the salon.
Beauty Product Developer
These are the people who work behind the scenes. They develop new hair products or new equipment to be used by cosmetologists. If you invent your own product, have it patented and distribute it, this could mean huge business for you.
Consider the story of Alli Webb, who turns a blow dry business, called Drybar, into a $50 million venture in just 2 short years. Webb developed a business that offers a simple blow-dry-and-style no cuts, no color "non salon" business format.
Beauty Writer
You can go freelance or full-time writer for a beauty publishing company. There are sites online that accepts people who can write for the beauty industry. Demand Media hires beauty writers and pays $20-35 per 300 to 500-word article. Topics for this writing gig include hair and make-up and fashion advice.
If you type "beauty writer" at indeed.com search box, a number of jobs would show up. These jobs are updated daily so check every day to see the latest jobs in this field.
Remember that in every endeavor, you need to have passion in what you do. I cannot stress enough that passion in your job is what makes the difference between spectacular and so-so performance. If your passionate about the beauty industry, you enjoy making people look good and feel good about themselves and it does not feel like a chore to you, then you should go for it. If you love what you're doing, it will show. And customers would enjoy coming to you. The more customers you have, the higher money you will make. Do what you love and the money will come.
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