What is an Esthetician?

There are ample opportunities for cosmetologists in New York, but students seeking versatility in their career may want to consider becoming a licensed esthetician. An esthetician can hold a number of positions in a salon, spa, or medical facility. Furthermore, many licensed estheticians branch out and open their own businesses, carving out their own unique niche in the beauty field.

Some things for prospective students to consider include the following information.

The estimated salary for an esthetician in New York is approximately $54k per year. An esthetician that specializes in waxing may earn around $77k in NYC. A beauty school graduate with an esthetician’s license will have many different employment environments to choose from, and these options range from providing treatments in a high-end spa to working in a doctor’s office providing clinical esthetic services.

It can take as little as 5 months to graduate from an esthetics school in NY and be eligible for an esthetician license. In New York State the course study takes 600 hours, so it really depends on the individual’s schedule, goals, and challenges, as to how quickly they can sit for their examination.

There are some opportunities that take a detour from the more practical skills of skin care, waxing and make-up. Many estheticians secure purchasing and marketing positions, working for cosmetic retailers, manufacturers, or even labs. Another unique opportunity is to become an aroma therapist. There are more and more alternative treatments emerging, which an esthetician may choose to explore and provide.

In the state of New York, an esthetician must hold a valid license to provide any services or treatments for a fee. Students looking for a versatile specialty that could create various niches for them professionally may want to pursue an esthetician licensure. Whether you envision yourself providing make up, waxing or skin care treatments to affluent clients at a day-spa, or if you see a future of assisting cosmetic surgeons with laser hair removal, peels or mechanical exfoliation, the options are endless for these licensed estheticians!