What does a Beauty Therapist do?
A Beauty Therapist performs body treatments that improve and beautify the skin and nails. They also advise clients about their at-home beauty options for care between treatments. Often this work involves encouraging clients to buy their salon’s products. Their work helps clients feel more attractive and confident. A good Beauty Therapist can create loyal customers and generate positive word-of-mouth. Their work can improve a beauty business’ reputation, client base and profits. Satisfied clients will often follow a good Beauty Therapist from one establishment to another. This loyalty makes hiring a popular Beauty Therapist a good way to attract new business.
Beauty Therapist skills and qualifications
Beauty Therapists use their technical and soft skills to help customers enjoy feeling pampered and more attractive. A successful Beauty Therapist candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:
- Technical beauty skills to perform treatments to the highest standard
- Customer service to make clients feel comfortable and well cared for
- Verbal communication, including active listening, for learning about clients’ needs and explaining treatment options
- Manual dexterity for performing treatments
- Basic computer literacy for booking new appointments and processing payments in electronic systems
Beauty Therapist experience requirements
Beauty Therapists usually have prior experience working as Beauty Therapists or Beauty Therapist Assistants. Working as a Beauty Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a Beauty Therapist, teaches candidates about different beauty treatments. Beauty Therapists usually give their assistants practical experience with simple treatments, such as shaping nails or waxing.
Beauty Therapist education and training requirements
A range of education and training options can prepare Beauty Therapists for their roles. Some Beauty Therapists learn their craft at a private beauty school. Others gain an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Specialist NVQ Level 2 diplomas in waxing, pedicure, or manicure can complement a general Beauty Therapy diploma. Other Beauty Therapists complete intermediate or advanced beauty therapist apprenticeships after graduating high school. All these options give Beauty Therapists the training they need to succeed in a salon or spa.
Beauty Therapist salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Beauty Therapist in the UK is £10.01 per hour. Salaries can vary depending on the Beauty Therapists experience, employer and location.
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