Esthetician trade school students learn everything there is to know about skin, hair, and nails. This ranges from skincare basics to specialized treatments to the ins and outs of running a business.
You can learn more about the courses an esthetician school offers by visiting its website. Here are five of the most common skincare treatments taught in those programs.
1. Facials
When most people hear the word esthetician, they immediately think of facials. Facials consist of a series of treatments on the face that are applied in the same session. Facials can include:
- Cleansing. The esthetician begins a facial by cleansing the client’s face, removing makeup, sunscreen, or anything else on top of the skin. Often steam will be used. Having a small amount of steam near the client helps open up her pores. This allows for pores to be cleaned and to fully absorb the other solutions used throughout the session.
- Exfoliation. Exfoliation refers to the removal of dead skin through gentle scrubbing of a textured liquid or doing a chemical peel. A chemical peel is a safe, chemically- based liquid concentrate that removes dead skin cells.
- Extraction. This is the process of clearing a clogged pore, whether it’s a blackhead, pustule, or pimple. There are a variety of methods used in the extraction process. These methods are dependent on how severely the pores are clogged.
- Facial massage. A facial massage allows additional time for the previous treatments to set in while giving the client a relaxing experience.
- Application of face masks and serums. In this stage, the esthetician applies the face mask that will best nourish the client’s skin. There are different types of masks for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin. A good esthetician knows what masks and serums will benefit each of their clients.
While many clients get a facial for a special occasion, others get monthly or semi-monthly treatments. Thus, a talented esthetician can build long relationships with loyal clients.
2. Waxing
Waxing is a process of removing unwanted body hair. A strip of hot wax is applied to the eyebrow area, leg, or other parts of the body. As the wax hardens, it is pulled off, taking the hair with it.
Waxing can be painful and damaging to the skin if not done correctly, so most people who undergo this treatment use the services of a professional. Most waxing clients require at least monthly treatments to maintain their results. Like a facialist, a talented waxing specialist can build up a devoted client base.
3. Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing uses lasers or intense pulsed light to induce controlled wounds on the skin. As the wounds heal, wrinkles, blemishes, and textured skin are replaced with new skin cells.
This highly effective treatment can be painful for clients with sensitive skin. Clients are not able to do this treatment themselves and so must rely on a professional esthetician. Monthly visits are suggested to maximize results.
4. Permanent Makeup Artistry
Permanent makeup is a process similar to tattooing. Estheticians in training can learn the innovative new treatment of microblading, semi-permanent eyebrow shading. Other types of permanent makeup artistry, like permanent eyeliner and lip liner, have been around much longer.
In keeping with its name, permanent makeup artistry can last anywhere from six months to many years. Thus an especially high degree of skill is needed to ensure client satisfaction.
5. Acne Care
While facials are a great way to treat and prevent acne, estheticians learn other ways to do this as well. In esthetician school, you will study how to holistically prevent acne outbreaks. You will also learn how to protect against long-lasting acne damage.
As you can see, there are many things that you will learn when attending an esthetics school. Ultimately, you will learn the best practices to maintain healthy and glowing skin. If you are interested in learning more about an esthetics program, reach out to an admissions advisor at Tricoci University to hear more about the curriculum.