You’ve decided to pursue a career in the cosmetic industry. After a lot of research and mental debate (and possibly asking your closest, most trusted friends, “But what do you think?” dozens of times), you’ve finally landed on a career in skincare.
Congratulations! Are you considering becoming an esthetician or an aesthetician? Yes, there is a difference. But don’t worry–we’re here to break down the details and help you decide which career path is best for you.
The Common Trait Of Estheticians And Aestheticians
The main connection between estheticians and aestheticians (other than the words and how they’re spelled) is that both positions require skills and expertise in skincare techniques. You’ll need to be comfortable being up close and personal with strangers. These cosmetic careers sometimes require dealing with blood or needles (especially aestheticians). If you can handle these things, you’re ready to choose your aesthetic (or esthetic) path.
What Is The Difference Between Estheticians And Aestheticians?
- Estheticians
If you’ve ever had a facial you’ve benefited from the skills of an esthetician. Chemical peels, waxing, and other spa-like treatments are an esthetician’s bread and butter.
You’ll need to complete an esthetician course to work in this field. Once you’re done with schooling, you’ll have to get licensed to operate in your state. Check your state’s requirements to make sure there aren’t any additional steps you need to take before you can start your career as an esthetician.
You can work in many settings as an esthetician. Day spas often employ estheticians to give facials and chemical peels. You could also start your own business doing makeup. Some estheticians focus on services that only have to do with facial areas. Others do full-body beauty treatments. Whether you want to work for a business or be your own boss, there are a lot of opportunities for estheticians in the workforce.
- Aestheticians
While estheticians deal with surface-level skincare (for the most part), aestheticians spend a lot more of their time on medical procedures. That’s why you need to be cool with needles and blood–you’ll have more contact with them than you would as an esthetician. You may need more training too, since an aesthetician does more in-depth medical treatments.
An aesthetician can work for several different types of cosmetic businesses. You could join a medspa staff and enjoy a more relaxed work environment. Plastic surgeons often employ aestheticians to perform minor procedures and treatments, like laser hair removal and injections. Botox clinics are all the rage at the moment. They need aesthetic nurses to administer wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers. (This would be ideal if you already have gone–or plan to go–to nursing school.)
You can also find opportunities in medical clinics or hospitals if those positions are more your speed. With more people seeking cosmetic procedures and treatments, there’s no shortage of jobs available to the qualified aesthetician.
Trust The Aestheticians At Northwest Face & Body
If you’re looking for an aesthetic treatment, check out the long list of procedures we offer at Northwest Face & Body. Want to learn more about what aestheticians do? Feel free to ask us questions about the responsibilities of our aesthetic nurses. Call us today at (425) 576-1700 to schedule a free consultation or book online.
