BEAUTY THERAPY
The enormity of career opportunities can be easily underestimated by those entering the world of beauty. It offers an array of diverse pathways once you have completed an entry level qualification. And in addition to the many careers listed below, many therapists cross train into closely related fields such as hairdressing, fashion and complementary therapies. This enables them to offer multiple services, create multiple revenue streams and employment opportunities, and provide a 'one stop shop' for clients. On the other hand, many choose to specialise in a particular area such as skincare, makeup, tanning, waxing, nail technology, brand education or business owner. The options are as exciting as they are diverse, all's that's needed is determination, hard work, vision and creativity. The following are some of the areas were many have made successful careers:
Freelance beauty therapist
Work from home
Skincare consultant for cosmetic brands
Specialised waxing
Nail technician
Brow and eyelash expert
Lash bars
Beauty therapist in salon, spa or leisure centre
Spa manager
Salon owner
Salon management
Brand educator
Sales rep for skincare, cosmetic or makeup brands
Brand consultant in high street stores
Brand manager
Retail sales in high street stores
Skincare and cosmetics consultant in pharmacies
Laser therapist
Make-up artist in high street stores
Freelance make-up artist (film, theatre, magazines, photo shoots, fashion, debs, weddings)
Tanning expert
Distributor of beauty products and cosmetics
Online retailing/website
Trainer for distributors
Teacher in colleges
Freelance educator
College owner
Therapist on cruise liners
Beauty journalism (magazines/blogging. EG, beaut.ie)
College administrator or head of department
Public relations, marketing, event management
Recruitment agency
TYPES OF BUSINESS
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