Beauticians and Related Occupations
Wages
New workers start around £7,088. Normal pay is £14,537 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £25,446.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 58,867 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed..
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.