Skincare Specialists
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
What it pays
Skincare Specialists earn a median of $21.79/hr — about $45,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $14.22/hr; the top 10% earn $39.45/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)
Skincare Specialists earn a median of $21.79/hr — about $45,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $14.22/hr; the top 10% earn $39.45/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)
What you'd actually do
- 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.
How you get there
Typical entry-level education: Post-secondary certificate. Overall preparation: medium preparation (Job Zone 3 of 5).
The feel of the work
The work is mostly indoors; it rewards working independently. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)
Working for yourself
About 26.4% of skincare specialists are self-employed.
Who it tends to fit
This work tends to fit people who are hands-on, people-focused and organized and detail-focused.
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Quick questions
- How much does a skincare specialist make?
- The median pay is $21.79 per hour — roughly $45,500 a year, with the real range running from about $14.22/hr (10th percentile) to $39.45/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Do you need a degree to be a skincare specialist?
- The typical entry-level education is: Post-secondary certificate. Overall preparation level: medium preparation (Job Zone 3 of 5).
- What does a skincare specialist actually do all day?
- 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.
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