Occupation

Skincare Specialists

Human Advantage 75%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.5 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Also Known As: Aesthetic RN Injector (Aesthetic Registered Nurse Injector), Aesthetician, Beautician, Beauty Therapist, Brow Waxing Expert, Clinical Esthetician, Electrolysis Needle Operator, Electrolysis Operator +18 more

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Core Tasks

  1. Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  2. Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
  3. Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  4. Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
  5. Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
  6. Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
  7. Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
  8. Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
  9. Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
  10. Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
  11. Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
  12. Provide facial and body massages.
  13. Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
  14. Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
  15. Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.

Supplemental Tasks (3)

  1. Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.
  2. Sell makeup to clients.
  3. Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.

Education & Training

Job Zone 3 Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
87%
Some College Courses
10%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
2%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
1%
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Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Software (6)

  • Spa management software
  • Web browser software

Tools & Equipment (24)

  • Airbrushing tools
  • Cryoprobes
  • Dermatoscopes
  • Dry heat sterilizers
  • Facial hair scissors
  • Facial steamers
  • Galvanic facial machines
  • Hair removal tweezers
  • High frequency skin care machines
  • Hot towel cabinets
  • Laptop computers
  • Light-emitting diode LED light therapy equipment
  • Microdermabrasion machines
  • Personal computers
  • Skin lancets
  • Skin magnification systems
  • Skincare lasers
  • Spoon extractors
  • Steam autoclaves
  • Tablet computers
  • Therapeutic massage tables
  • Ultrasonic facial machines
  • Ultraviolet UV sterilizers
  • Wax heaters

Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

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Zone 3
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