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Beauticians and Related Occupations

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.

£18,575

Median Salary

New workers start around £16,442. Normal pay is £18,575 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £25,383.

Daily Tasks

  • Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
  • Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
  • Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
  • Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
  • Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
  • Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
  • Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
  • Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
  • Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

Skills employers are asking for

  • Active Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Science
  • Mathematics

Related Courses

FdA Aesthetic Principles and Clinical Practice

If you want to learn how to perform advanced cosmetic procedures and find out more about management in the beauty industry, look no further than this degree, developed in partnership with the beauty industry.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Advanced Skin Techniques (Top-Up)

This programme has been developed to expand from the FdA Aesthetic Principles and Clinical Practice enhancing theoretical and vocational skills within the industry.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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