Beauty therapists provide face and body treatments to help clients look and feel better.
£15,000 Starter
to£20,000 Experienced
37 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends as customers demand
You can get into this job through:
You could study for a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
You'll usually need:
You can do an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in beauty therapy.
You'll usually need:
You could start out as a beauty therapy assistant in a salon or spa. You could then study for a qualification on the job.
You may find it useful to get professional recognition by joining a register like the Register of Beauty Professionals.
You can find out more about careers in beauty therapy from the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority and the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a salon, at a health spa, on a cruise ship, in a hotel or from home.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
With experience you could progress to salon manager.
You could become self-employed and get your own salon, work from home or travel to clients.
You could also move into fashion, theatre or media make-up.
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