AESTHETICIAN//PROS & CONS 

Racek2857 do what makes you happy, don't let the money hold you back.

always Blondie are consider the money factor of it is no sense in you spending 10 to 15,000 or even 3 to 8004 something and you not going to be able to make a decent living the way I look at it is in the state of Michigan the cheapest school for esthetician is 8500 then you got some that's 15000 something that's 10,000 and what I look at it is if you're going for 10,000 and you got to go for six months that's a lot to think about you got to think of the financial aspect of it so that's something to keep on your mind at all times anybody that tells you don't worry about the money is not in your circumstances that's unrealistic hopefully by now you might be there made the choice I see that you made this two years ago but for anybody that come across it always research the financial cost of that course and how much should you be able to make when you come out cuz the whole purpose of going to school is to earn a successful living!!;!

BlondeR the first year will be tough. but eventually you will get more clients if you are good!

thats great girl! and thanks for watching :)

I'm a Registered Nurse (BSN, minor in Health Care Administration) for 20 years and I left. I became a nurse purely for the salary. It wasn't the career for me, but I've always (I'm old, so all of my life is a fairly long time) practiced the Cosmetological arts recreationally. Being particularly talented, I left my career to pursue my passion. Be sure to supplement with financial education and investments. You'll want to have passive income cash flow for unforeseeable business expenses that exceed your business cash flow. I hope this helps a bit.

awesome! good luck with everything :) definitely look into if your school has a program that allows you to do a half day and then do Cosmetology the rest of the day.

glad it helped! thanks for watching :)

Are you an esthetician now?

Hannah Tanner was the school expensive??

It was 10k so I would say in the middle. I compared to the less expensive ones and the more expensive ones and decided that ultimately to me it was about state board prep so I went with them!

Hannah Tanner thanks

youre so welcome! Yes, a few states are more strict on what allowed and that def sucks! If you haven't been to Chicago I would say come and visit. We get to do the fun stuff lol and theres a high concentration of places to work, easy transportation and its fun

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

you definitely should! its really fun to learn

Hazel Jean are you able to use lasers?

hey! congrats on starting the program :) -aside from looking on indeed, simply hired and other job posting sites, also google and submit your resume to med spa's/doctors offices who arent hiring. call if you have to or even go in person to introduce yourself and hand in your resume. it shows great initiative. another thing that has allowed me to stand out if my shadowing/interning at offices. while it initially sucks because you wont be paid, it looks good on a resume that you cared to get additional training. sometimes those offices will even hire you after your internship.

Kate Wesolowski How did you like that school?

@@khadijahg1972 I just graduated and LOVED it. Highly recommend attending! I learned more there than I think I would've learned at any other school in Illinois. No joke. It was the best experience.

Like with most things, its what you do with it. Personally it was worth it to me because I was getting really bored with standard facials and waxing and laser work is really interesting to me. Depending on where you work, what you charge and how busy you are, it can be very profitable. Also, what I like about the medical side is that it can offer more stability. You own your own business, so its a little different, but for someone like me, who works for someone else, there is the opportunity of getting insurance and a salary (as opposed to commission which can be very up and down). Adding laser is a good skill and doesn't hurt to know! can only be beneficial

+morgan kristine thank you !!

my first job wasn't the best, but it was also because I started going to college directly after. so I was not extremely concerned with it being a great job. Once I decided to go full time with skin, I took my time to find something that offered good pay (50% commission and I got to pocket tips) and was an established business so I had a good clientele to work with. If you are able to, take your time to find something good. I understand, however, that not everyone has the luxury of turning down money. Plus, even if its not the ideal job, it is good to start building your resume to establish credibility :)

thanks for watching!

It all depends what state you live in but as of the state of florida you do need to be an RN and have floor experience in nursing before being able to go into the cosmetic side of things such as botox and fillers

awesome! I wish you the best :D

I live in Illinois. From what I remember you cannot do any laser work in California with an esthetician license. You'd need your nursing degree

Thanks for the warning! I can imagine its super competitive there

I went to The Paul Mitchell School first. Tru U is only a continuing ed school

i'm not sure exactly how long! it was such a long time ago now lol but I remember having a temporary license so I could look for work before the real one came

Yes you can! Although I'm sure many makeup artists take additional classes specific towards makeup application since aesthetics is mainly skin

+Flame Hicks I did! It was a rough 6 months. I'd go to school 9-5 then work 6-11

+morgan kristine I did that too. it kills. but shows dedication

babygirl93 xo Paul Mitchell :)

+dinelia santana you do learn minimal makeup skills at esthetician school so I don't think it would be a waste to get your license. I know plenty of women who took advanced makeup classes and now focus only on makeup but maintain their esthetician license so they can make extra money doing skin care. I don't know much about makeup artistry and their credentials, but I think doing skin care can open potential doors for makeup jobs.

+morgan kristine thank you

really depends on what you do with it! As a single woman living in Chicago, I'm able to afford my own place in a popular neighborhood with no roommates, save for retirement and have plenty for my other expenses/vacations. It came with a lot of networking and time, but it is possible for esthetics to be a well paying job :)

hey darling! to be completely candid, not yet. This is ONLY because when I got my license I was very young and not concerned with building a clientele. I jumped job to job for a very long time. If you are aggressive you can establish a decent clientele within a year or so, but normally you need to be stable for 2-3 years before getting consistent bookings. I know plenty of estheticians who live comfortably because they found a place to work they liked and stayed

morgan kristine can you move to a different state after getting an esthetician license

Sandy Zbonski *you’re *an

Sandy Zbonski, I live in Delaware. I am a Licensed Esthetician. It has nothing to do with nursing. These are two separate licenses and careers in most states.

Like with most jobs, as long as you work hard, you can be successful. I have noticed that the most successful aestheticians are those that find a place they like to work and stay there to build clientele. If you hop around a lot, the money wont be as great because you wont have a steady stream of clients

this was an amazing message to read. I am so happy to be a part of your journey to finding a career youre satisfied with. I wish you all the best darling!

Also, just to let you know! If you like the idea of being able to inject (fillers/neurotoxins), I would urge you to stay in nursing. Depending on the state you live in, as long as you are under a doctors license, you can inject patients :)

You're so welcome! :) good luck on your journey!

What make you switch from nursing to aesthetics? just wondering because I'm deciding what to study between the 2

Why nursing to esthetics for you?

Hi Flame. Prety sure you're all done now right?

she went to Paul Mitchell and there is a link in the description if you wanna check it out

If I'm being honest, I don't exactly care for any of them. I feel like I can get effective results using less expensive, more accessible products. BUT I'm also only 25 with no major skin issues, so medical grade products aren't a must for me.

thanks for your honesty! 🙂

great questions! so, yes, you do need to do basic training first and then you can take a specialized course to learn about lasers and earn your certification. Some schools do offer to teach laser courses once you finish the basics so there is no need for you to go to a different school for training. A medical esthetician IS different from a laser tech. While most medical estheticians (or aestheticians) do perform laser treatments, they don't always go hand in hand. Some aestheticians simply do more medical procedures (dermaplaning, microneedling, chem peels, etc) but don't do laser work. Also, its important to note that you have to claim both titles. At least in IL you have to say you're a laser tech AND an aesthetician for legal purposes. This basically shows that you have completed separate training to learn laser work and aren't just a skin care specialist who doesn't have the laser certification.

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As far as appearance, the industry we work in is based off of not only knowledge, but looks. So being groomed is important. The only thing I can think that would cause you to not get as many clients, is if a client wants intimate waxing. Some women might not be comfortable with you doing their underarms or Brazilian wax.

Coming from a male esthetician point of view. Alot i do agree with what morgan said. Also when it comes to intimate waxing. I was told by a former colleague that if i wanted to go past the limitations id have to work for a place that caters to a majority male clientele or work as an independent contractor.

Thank you!

Nope! Only time your license is suspended is if you don't renew it or have some legal issues.

I went to PM in Tinley Park and it was about 10K :) luckily for me I lived close enough to the school I didn't have to worry about gas being much of a problem or housing

What school did you go to?

I went to Paul Mitchell the School. Like most schooling, it's about what you do with it and less about where you go.