Start a Career as a Cosmetology Esthetician at Southwest Schools!

Who doesn’t want to have a healthy, flawless and a glowing skin? I am sure almost everybody does; after all skin is the attractive, sensitive and most exposed part of the body that has to stand the test of nature and time. Even a burn or scar on the skin can be easily noticeable.

Therefore, you need to take extra care of the skin as the skin is the part of the body which gets maximum sun exposure making it more prone to dust, pollution and seasonal changes. Skin care is essential for healthy living and flawless skin indicates good health.

So if you are keen to help people improve their skin and make them feel good about themselves, then the Cosmetology Esthetician Program at Southwest Schools is just perfect for you!

Like beauticians, manicurists, pedicurists and hairdressers, estheticians are personal appearance workers that take care of the skin and are responsible for improving, maintaining and revitalizing the beauty of their customers.

Today, you’ll find estheticians working in a variety of environments such as spas, salons, clinics and dermatologist offices. Health care facilities and day spas are some of the largest employers of estheticians. You may find estheticians at a department or a cosmetic store doing makeovers and recommending products for skin care.

Southwest Schools’ Cosmetology Esthetician training program is designed to teach you everything you need to know and help you pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) exam in order to get your Cosmetology Esthetician license. The Cosmetology Esthetician training program at Southwest Schools also provides training in esthetician and cosmetology theory, as well as real-world training at Southwest Schools’ on-site student salon. Training is provided in campuses located in North Austin.

What will I be taught?

Southwest Schools’ Cosmetology Esthetician Program teaches you how to revitalize and cleanse the skin by learning the techniques for applying makeup, giving facials, waxing, body treatments, business development, aromatherapy, retail training, and more. Additionally, students learn to perform microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and how to undertake skin analysis.

Furthermore, students develop business and sales skills like maintaining files and other important records that make them more valuable employees or more successful business people.

Earnings

According to a June 2010 survey from PayScale.com, the average esthetician (depending on level of expertise) brings in $23,000 to $40,000 per year. Moreover, data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that estheticians working in physicians' offices or hospitals earn the highest pay.

You can reach the pinnacle of the health and beauty industry with Southwest Schools’ Cosmetology Esthetician Program.