Employment Percentage: 
33.242563887725
SOC ID: 
39-5094
SOC Title: 
Skincare Specialists
ONET ID: 
39-5094.00
ONET Concat ID: 
39509400
Median Salary: 
29194.35
Ed Level High School: 
0.65
Ed Level Certificate: 
87.300003
Ed Level Some College: 
10.25
Ed Level Associates: 
1.8
Ed Level Bachelors: 
0
Ed Level Masters: 
0
Ed Level Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a certificate
Description: 

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.</li><li>Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.</li><li>Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.</li><li>Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.</li><li>Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.</li><li>Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.</li><li>Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.</li><li>Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.</li><li>Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.</li><li>Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.</li><li>Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.</li><li>Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.</li><li>Provide facial and body massages.</li><li>Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.</li><li>Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
18735.44
Top Annual Earnings: 
66774.16
Title Slug: 
skincare-specialist