5 Hot Careers You Could Have as an Esthetician
2020 was definitely a year of many firsts and learning to navigate a new terrain. With many people turning to foundational self-care practices to find some respite and rejuvenation, interest in skincare skyrocketed! Search volumes from 2020 show an average of 110,000 queries for skincare, which is a 33% growth from last year!
This means that if you’re interested in an esthetics career, now could be the perfect time to get started! At The Studio Academy of Beauty, we love helping students turn their passions into a possible career. If you love makeup, skin care, or lashes, our esthetics program can help prepare you to find your dream job in this growing industry. Check out these five hot careers you could have as an esthetician!
1. Spa Esthetician
Quarantine saw a pent up demand for beauty services across the board, evident in the slew of COVID-19 beauty memes that circulated the internet. With salons and spas taking extra safety precautions, clients can now feel safe to return to their beauty routines. Consider taking advantage of this pent up demand by pursuing a career as a spa esthetician! Here are some examples of what work you may perform while working in a typical spa:
- Facials
- Waxing
- Body Treatments
- Makeup Application
- Lash or Brow Tinting
One of the best perks about working as a spa esthetician? Many spas offer benefits like free or discounted services for employees! Or you can swap services with a coworker. If having a job that offers access to relaxation and self-care, and that clients are craving, sounds amazing to you, you may love being a spa esthetician!
2. Be Your Own Boss
If 2020 showed us anything, it’s that having the flexibility to adapt is king! With an esthetician’s license, you can be your own boss and have total control over business decisions. We loved seeing small businesses and self-employed beauty pros rise to the occasion by selling products online, sending out facial kits, or running gift card sales!
A little bit of business savvy goes a long way, so if you’d like to pursue a career as a self-employed esthetician, consider taking some business or social media marketing classes. The Studio Academy of Beauty teaches students these valuable skills in our signature Big and Bold Class: Business Intelligence Growth! We want to help set our students up for success!
3. Work on a Cruise Ship
We’re all hoping a vaccine allows cruise ships to start sailing regularly and safely again! When they do, spas are a huge part of the onboard experience, and a great chance for estheticians to have a job with amazing travel benefits! In addition to typical spa services like facials and waxing, here are some additional services you may be able to perform while working on a cruise ship:
- Luxury Skin Care
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical Peels
Most cruise ships require employees to sign a contract of at least four to six months, so be aware you may need to make a time commitment to work this job. However, if you don’t mind the schedule, this is one job that can offer you the chance to see the world!
4. Makeup Artist
If you are looking for a creative and flexible career, becoming a makeup specialist could be a great choice. There are multiple paths to enter this career, so you can choose which one sounds the most rewarding and fulfilling to you! You could specialize in doing makeup for:
- Bridal Parties
- Special Events
- Theater
- Brand Partnerships
Receiving your estheticians license is a great way to become involved in the makeup world. Not only does it teach you the basics of working with different skin types, it also gives you a deep understanding of using proper safety protocols to promote glowy, healthy skin. Your clients will be grateful for your knowledge!
5. Brow/ Lash Specialist
With clients requesting a growing list of brow and lash services, becoming a brow and lash specialist could be a career choice that is not only fun but also wise! According to research done by Spate, search volumes for lash extensions increased 26% from 2018-2019, and the company gives it a “high confidence rating” for continued growth. Here are a few services you could offer in this specialty:
- Brow Tinting
- Lash Tinting
- Lash Extensions
- Microblading
These services tend to have a low startup cost and high profit margin. Eyelash extensions in particular can be a great business move since most lash clients book recurring fill appointments, which helps in building a full clientele!
Start Your Journey into Esthetics
With the new year just around the corner, now is a great time to learn from the lessons of 2020, and set yourself up for success in 2021. If any of these career options pique your interest, consider enrolling in our esthetics program at The Studio Academy of Beauty!
Not only do we help our students gain a sound base knowledge in skin care, makeup, body treatments and more, we’ve also built a solid social network to help our students with career placement! Read what these businesses have had to say about hiring our students and contact us online to start your journey into esthetics today!
