Beauty therapists provide cosmetic, non-medical treatments that assist clients to maintain their physical appearance and provide the experience of 'pampering' or relaxation. Treatments include skin analyses, facial therapies, massage, laser treatments, hair removal, manicures and pedicures. Advice on products and post treatment care is often provided.
Work is in beauty, tanning or nail salons. Some beauty therapists are mobile or provide services from their own home.
Suitable for people with an interest in the wellbeing of others who have good communication and relationship-building skills.
A Certificate III or IV in Beauty Services or Beauty Therapy is required. These courses may be offered as a traineeship, which is a kind of apprenticeship.
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