Learn Beauty Secrets in Skin Care School

Marianne.salina@firststoponlinedegree.com
First Stop Online Degree Columnist

Let's face it: Americans are a little concerned with their appearances and the statistics prove it. More than 1.1 million Americans receive Botox injections every year and almost $40 billion is spent on cosmetics. While this may seem a bit excessive, for those in the skin care industry, it simply means money in the bank. Perhaps this is the time to consider pursuing your cosmetology or esthetician license.

What Will Skin Care School Teach?

Skin care school offers an in depth approach to understanding how skin tissue works and ways to properly care for it. Programs may differ, but most offer esthetician certification in one to two years—often the equivalent of an associate degree. Over this course of time, you will explore the basics of healthy skin care:

• Product awareness
• The chemical structure of skin
• Study bacteria and sterilization techniques
• How to perform a skin analysis
• Cleaning and exfoliation

What is the Difference Between Cosmetology School and Skin Care School?

Unlike skin care school the curriculum offered in cosmetology school provides training in hair, color, makeup, and nail care. If you are interested in working in a full salon or spa, having a background in either skin care or cosmetology will be a tremendous asset���as a full spectrum of services are offered at premier beauty centers.

Getting Certified

Whether you pursue skin care or cosmetology, you will need to receive proper training through an associate degree program or its equivalent and then pass a state board exam. Attaining your cosmetology or skin care license usually requires a certain number of hours in addition to a written and/or practical exam. After this, you can take your skills to the chair, letting the billion-dollar industry earn its hourly.

Sources:

Beauty Schools Directory
Daily Texas Online
CBC News
Long Island Nail and Skin Care Institute

About the Author

Marianne Salina has a B.A. in Literature and Creative Writing and enjoys researching and discussing the myriad of online degree options in her columns.