An Extensive Esthetics Programs Broadens Your Horizons

An Extensive Esthetics Programs Broadens Your Horizons With the increasing number of spas in Canada, the esthetics industry is also blooming. From facials and antiaging procedures (such as botox) to waxing, pedicures and body treatments, more and more people are treating themselves in order to look and feel their best. However, it isn’t just spas that are making the popularity of esthetics grow. Salons, health clinics (in conjunction with dermatologists, plastic surgeons and other healthcare providers), cruise ships, skin care companies and other such outlets are ideal places for skilled estheticians.

But what exactly does the esthetics field encompass? Beauticians, hairdressers, manicurists, pedicurists and electrologists all fall under the umbrella. That’s because the job descriptions for these workers share a number of similarities, as they are all focused on personal appearance, grooming and other specialized services. Most commonly however, estheticians (in their truest sense) are skilled skin care therapists. They perform various cosmetic procedures, including facials (deep cleansing, exfoliation and massages), body and beauty treatments (Botox, laser treatments and deep chemical peels), waxing as well as pedicures and manicures. Because estheticians are not medical doctors, they don’t diagnose skin conditions, prescribe medications or suggest treatment for any skin condition outside of using cosmetic products.

What types of skills are needed for this field? Whether you work in a spa or on a cruise there are a few common traits that estheticians possess. Customer service is essential, as you have a person’s appearance and wellbeing in your hands. Also, in order to carry out proper customer care, you must be able to effectively communicate and actively listen (as customers will be explaining their skin problems, allergies and more). You must also maintain a clean environment (including proper hygiene of yourself and your work station), manage your time, have a steady hand (as you will be working in close proximity to the client’s face) and possess knowledge of safety procedures.

All of these essential skills and procedures can be learned at an esthetics program. Esthetics College’s esthetician training provides two-years of in-depth knowledge to students who gain a competitive edge over graduates from other schools. Graduates of this program are able to provide the entire range of professional services offered in today’s spas. They also gain enough knowledge to be able to run their own esthetician business upon graduation.

The Esthetician School’s labs are equipped with the latest technology on the market. Working with this equipment, and qualified instructors who have years of experience, ensures that students are aware of the most up-to-date techniques, theory and market information. Incorporated into the classroom learning of Centennial’s Esthetician program are: anatomy, physiology, practical applications, product knowledge, sales techniques and business practice. However, even more important than theory, is the fact that student gain hands-on experience in the school’s student clinic and field placements in highly-respected esthetic establishments. During their field placements, students work with real customers (under the supervision of their instructors), learning the ins and outs of the industry.

Because of the close proximity in which estheticians work with the public, Centennial College does have a number of perquisites that must be met by program applicants. Students applying for admission must present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. However, possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the esthetician program.

Also required is compulsory English 12C or U, or skills assessment, or equivalent. Once in the program, the student must have completed a standard first aid and CPR (healthcare provider level) course, a vulnerable sector background police check, and an immunization review form before he or she can be sent out on the esthetician work placement.

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