How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
College
You could take a course at college to learn some of the skills you need for this job. Courses include:
- beauty consultancy
- beauty therapy
- cosmetic make-up and beauty consultancy
You could also take a more general course in retail, sales or customer service, which may help you to get a trainee job.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Beauty Make-Up Consultant Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, or Beauty Therapist Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
These take between 1 and 2 years to complete and are a mix of workplace training and off-the-job study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You could work in retail sales in a department store, then apply for a consultant's position with a beauty concession counter that operates in the store.
Direct Application
You may be able to apply directly for jobs if you have experience in retail sales, make-up or beauty therapy.
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Career tips
Employers will look for people with a keen interest in make-up and skin care products.
To expand your knowledge, you could:
- follow trends and cosmetics 'influencers' on social media
- trial new products and write online reviews
- do your own social media, make-up or skin-care tutorials
Further information
You can find out more about careers in beauty consultancy and therapy from the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority.