Occupation beautician

Beauticians carry out various beauty treatments and give advice to clients, e.g. on skin and body care.

Tasks

• Discuss clients' requirements and carry out skin analysis.
• Prepare treatment plans for clients.
• Perform facial treatments, e.g. apply creams, lotions and masks, perform facial massage, tint eyelashes and eyebrows, apply make-up, etc.
• Perform body treatments, e.g. perform body massage, UV or spray tanning, hydrotherapy, body hair removal, etc.
• Perform cosmetic hand, nail and foot treatments (e.g. manicures, pedicures, nail extensions).
• Perform specialist treatments, e.g. acne treatment, electro-therapy, skin rejuvenation therapies, camouflage treatments, electrolysis, etc.
• Advise clients, e.g. on skin care, make-up, nutrition, exercise programmes, etc.
• Recognise problems and refer clients to medical practitioners.
• Sell and give advice on cosmetic products and services.
• Maintain client records.
• Perform reception duties, e.g. schedule appointments, answer the telephone, order supplies and operate cash register to receive payments.
• Keep the salon, work station and tools clean and tidy.

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