5 Things To Know Before Starting a Beauty Therapy Course

Looking and feeling our best is something we all aspire to achieve. How we look and feel plays a huge role in our self-confidence and overall persona. If the idea of helping people look and feel their best is something that appeals, beauty therapy could be the career path for you!

Beauty therapists work with clients to apply face and body treatments, while making them feel comfortable and relaxed to have a holistically enjoyable experience. If your client leaves feeling happier than when they arrive, then you’ve done a great job. Cosmetology will rarely get boring as every client is different and there is a huge range of treatments to offer. This will ensure your days are never mundane as you’ll be challenged by the task of giving each client their desired result. This industry needs talented, devoted and excited individuals who bring something special to their work.

If you’re considering pursuing beauty therapy, here are five things to know before studying a Beauty therapy course: 

Beauty therapy courses offer a myriad of training programmes that cater to all types of beauty specialties. Cosmetology School is very different to the traditional way of learning. The time spent in a classroom taking notes will be minimal. Instead, beauty therapy courses focus on ‘hands-on’ experience learning that will get your prepared to take on real clients.

Most of the course will be spent in a salon working with experienced instructors and real clients. Get ready to step out of your comfort zone and thrown into the deep-end when applying make-up, styling hair, giving manicures and more. In Cosmetology, they believe there is no better way to learn than by doing. So be prepared to grasp at every opportunity and find a style of your own that could eventually become your own personal brand of beauty!

Employment size for Beauty Therapists in New Zealand (according to a recent government study) is at 35,400 and is predicted to have ‘very-strong’ future growth. This is due to the ever-growing demand for beauty services from both men and women. Companies seeking qualified beauty therapists increased 13% from August 2017 to August 2018 and this growth is expected to continue. However, keep in mind that competition between therapists is high because businesses want the best of the best! 

Cosmetology or beauty school, should not be enrolled in, on a whim. Before committing to a beauty course, do your research, and do it thoroughly.

You will have a demanding class load, outside of school practice hours and challenging clients. So in order to get through this course you must ensure that your passion for beauty is strong enough. It will be this love for beauty that pushes you to wake up for early morning classes and strive on when learning a new technique.

If you can truly say with no hesitation that beauty therapy is your dream, then cosmetology is the right choice for you. Remember to keep in mind that there will be tough days but if you persevere, the reward of seeing a client walk out more confident and happy than ever before will make it all worth it!

The great thing about Beauty Therapy Courses is that there are so many different job avenues to explore. The Beauty industry is ever-growing. So long as there are school balls, weddings, parties and the need for a great selfie, there will always be someone out there willing to pay for the perfect look.

This is great for a beauty therapist as they can pick and choose which avenue they are best at. For example, beauty therapists could work in beauty salons, department stores, hotels, cruise ships, spas, nail bars or from the comfort of their own home. These are just a few options that await qualified beauty therapists. Among these options are further specialisations such as nail, waxing, or make-up technicians depending on your strengths.

Lastly, being a beauty therapist doesn’t necessarily mean you are tied down to a salon. Beauty therapists have the luxury of choice. They can work in many different environments with a huge range of people. With this in mind, if working independently is something you enjoy, you can even run your own business and be your own boss. This gives you the freedom to create your own personal brand and build a strong repertoire as a beauty therapist.