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Skin care specialists, also called aestheticians, provide skin care treatments to clients to help them look and feel great. Along with the skills and education you can learn in skin care training, specialists should have people skills and enjoy developing successful client relationships. Skin care is a rewarding industry that can lead to a lucrative career with much personal freedom.

How to Prepare for a Career in Skin Care

Requirements for a skin care license include a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a skin care program at a state-licensed cosmetology school. Skin care programs are offered through high schools and trade or vocational schools. Full-time skin care training programs usually last about 6 months, depending on state guidelines for required hours. Coursework often covers:
  • Skin care treatments
  • Science of skin care
  • Massages
  • Waxing
  • Reflexology
A well-rounded education also includes some focus on business-building and interpersonal relationship skills.

Career Outlook for Skin Care Professionals

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for skin care licensees is $32,040, with the top 90 percent earning $52,340 per year. Most work in a salon, spa, hotel, or resort. As the number of full-service spas grows, many job opportunities are being created for skin care specialists. Aestheticians can expect large gains in employment in the skin care industry, growing almost 38 percent. This faster-than-average growth is attributed to the popularity of skin care treatments for relaxation and wellness.
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Milan Institute

Prepare for an exciting new career at the Milan Institute.

Selected Campus Locations:
  • Bakersfield
  • Clovis
Selected Programs:
  • Esthetician
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Marinello Schools of Beauty

If you've ever imagined yourself working in the fast-paced beauty industry, Marinello Schools of Beauty has a program to get your foot in the door. Whether you choose cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology or makeup artistry, Marinello will help you turn your passion for beauty into a career. Marinello Schools of Beauty makes every student's success a top priority. Our schools are designed to simulate a working salon environment to provide students with real-life experience and a practical, hands-on education. Each campus is equipped with the latest visual and teaching aids, including the modern professional beauty equipment used in America's top salons.

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Selected Programs:
  • Advanced Facial and Body Treatments
  • Esthetics (Skin Care)
  • CIDESCO (International Certification)
  • Cosmetology
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Milan Institute of Cosmetology

Get hands-on training for a beauty industry career at the Milan Institute of Cosmetology.

Selected Campus Locations:
  • Fairfield
  • La Quinta
  • Visalia
Selected Programs:
  • Esthetician
  • Cosmetology
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Blake Austin College

Get the hands-on training you need to succeed at Blake Austin College.

Selected Campus Locations:
  • Vacaville
Selected Programs:
  • Esthetics
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Alameda Beauty College

Start your career with training from Alameda Beauty College.

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  • Alameda
Selected Programs:
  • Cosmetology
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