If you’re passionate about skincare and helping people look and feel their best, you might wonder how you can utilize your skills as a master esthetician. It turns out that the process is relatively straightforward, depending on your location. In fact, many states don’t recognize master estheticians with dedicated licenses.
Today, we’re discussing the differences between a standard esthetician and a master esthetician and how you can advance in your beauty career.
A master esthetician is a highly trained skin care professional who can offer advanced treatment techniques. Here’s how they differ from your average esthetician:
Master estheticians undergo extensive training to help their clients manage a range of skin conditions with products and beauty treatments. They’re anti-aging specialists who understand how to work with different skin types to give their clients a healthy, youthful glow without plastic surgery.
While the day-to-day duties of a master esthetician are similar to those of a standard esthetician, they have more training to better serve their clients. Here are a few things they do on the job:
A licensed master esthetician will perform a range of advanced skin treatments on the face and body, including lymphatic massage techniques, facial treatments, chemical peels, and laser hair removal. The additional training they undergo allows them to treat clients with the highest levels of skill and professionalism.
Plus, they have extensive knowledge covering a wide range of modalities. This means they can identify and apply the right treatment for each and every client rather than offering general services based on a limited skill set.
Clients dealing with uncomfortable or unsightly skin disorders can enlist the help of a master esthetician to help them find safe and effective skincare products and treatments to improve the health of their skin. These professionals can also help clients care for their skin as they combat many signs of aging, such as wrinkles and sun damage.
Master esthetics training programs allow these industry experts to gain experience with the most up-to-date technology in the field. They might work with top-of-the-line lasers used to remove tattoos and unwanted body hair or utilize cutting-edge microneedling devices.
If you’d like to be recognized as a master esthetician, you’ll need to devote significant time to the process. Here are several steps for going about it:
In the United States, becoming a master esthetician will depend heavily on your location. Only a handful of states like Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Washington have a dedicated license for master estheticians. However, other locations may recognize advanced training in different ways, such as certificates.
Sometimes, there is no distinction between a master esthetician and an esthetician who has only met the minimum requirements. In these cases, it’s still wise to complete as much advanced training as possible. This will allow you to treat your clients with the highest level of care, and they will notice the difference when compared with your competition.
Every aspiring esthetician must start their journey with a cosmetology school program or career training at a beauty academy or community college. These programs will provide a foundation for a career in the industry.
In jurisdictions that offer licenses for master estheticians, you can expect to complete an additional 500 or 600 training hours for these advanced programs, which may include required apprenticeships.
After successful completion of your training program, you’ll need to pass your state’s mandatory exam. These tests generally assess your written and practical skills as a master esthetician to ensure you’re ready to meet the needs of your clients.
Once you’ve passed the state board exams, it’s time to apply for your master esthetician license. This typically requires an application, proof of your educational history and exam scores, and any necessary fees. Of course, license requirements vary by state, so be sure to check the website for your state board of cosmetology to ensure everything is in order before submitting your application.
As soon as you receive your license, you’re ready to begin your career as a master esthetician. You might find work in a beauty salon, medical spa, or other esthetics center that focuses on skin care treatments and services. Many master estheticians choose to start their own businesses in order to care for their clients on their own terms.
Whether you’re thinking about becoming a master esthetician or you’ve already been in the industry for years, Bosses in Beauty can help you take your career to the next level. We use our 10+ years of experience to guide our clients through the ups and downs of the industry and help them realize ultimate success.
Contact us today to learn more about our services. We’re here to provide the best education and information to current and future estheticians around the globe.
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