Beauticians and related occupations

Description

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.

Tasks

• Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body
• Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning
• Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair
• Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions
• Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies
• Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate
• Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming
• Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
• Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques

Educational Requirements

There are no minimum academic requirements for entry, although some colleges require candidates to possess GCSEs/S grades. NVQs/SVQs in Beauty Therapy are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.