Become a beauty therapist

Beauty therapists, also known as beauticians, carry out facial and body treatments to enhance their clients' appearance and improve their sense of well-being.

As a beauty therapist, you could provide a range of treatments, including:

facials – cleansing, massaging and toning the skin
application and advice on cosmetic make-up
eyebrow shaping and eyelash colouring
manicures, pedicures and other nail treatments such as extensions and nail art
removal of unwanted facial and body hair by waxing, sugaring or threading (depilation) or electrolysis (epilation)
electro-therapy treatments to improve body tone and shape
non-surgical skin rejuvenation therapies
UV (ultraviolet) and spray tanning.

Specialist treatments, such as massage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology are also offered.

Additional day-to-day tasks will frequently include the following to support any business:-

reception work, such as answering the telephone and receiving clients
booking appointments
checking and ordering supplies
keeping notes of clients’ medical histories and treatment programmes.

You may occasionally need to refer clients to their doctor, for example, if they have a severe skin problem.

Training, qualifications and experience ( 3 Articles )

In order to start work as a qualified beauty therapist, at least a level 3 qualification will be required by employers.