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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

aesthetician

Aestheticians offer skin care treatments.

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Description

Aestheticians offer skin care treatments. They apply various facial treatments according to their clients' needs and skin type, such as lotions, scrubs, peels and masks, in order to maintain the skin healthy and attractive. Aestheticians may also give neck massages and body treatments such as wraps. Aestheticians remove unwanted hair on different body parts like eyebrows, upper lip or the bikini area. They perform facial massage and apply make-up for various occasions.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
cosmetics industrycosmeticscosmetics ingredientsmake-up techniquescosmetic skin treatment
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
cosmetic manicurehydrotherapy
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain equipmentgive massagesuse hair removal techniquesperform facial treatmentuse laser therapy for skin conditionsidentify customer's needstest make-upwork ergonomicallymaintain customer serviceadvise customers on usage of cosmeticsdetermine skin typeperform body wrapping
OPTIONALOptional competences
offer free samples of cosmeticskeep up to date with spa productstreat facial hairmanage a small-to-medium businessmaintain relationship with suppliersissue sales invoicesrecommend cosmetics to customersorder suppliesmanage indoor tanning sessionscomply with legislation related to health careapply permanent make-upcommunicate with customerstrain employeesmanufacture cosmeticsmonitor stock levelsell cosmeticsprocess paymentsmaintain professional administrationoffer cosmetic beauty adviceadminister appointmentssupport individuals on nutrition changeskeep personal administration

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

41 total
17 essential · 24 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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