Licensed Esthetician

Tasks

• Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.

• Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.

• Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.

• Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.

• Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.

• Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.

• Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.

• Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.

• Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.

• Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.

• Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.

• Provide facial and body massages.

• Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.

• Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.

• Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.

• Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.

• Sell makeup to clients.

• Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.