Thinking about training in Aesthetics? You are not alone! With steady growth of the sector in both aesthetic medical clinics as well as salons which until recently, have typically focused on non-invasive beauty therapy treatments, and no signs of slowing down, Aesthetics is a booming industry with many routes to entry for people from all kinds of backgrounds.
Here are our 10 reasons to start a career in Aesthetics in 2022:
Aesthetics training welcomes people from a diverse range of backgrounds
It is a common misconception that training in Aesthetics & Aesthetic Medicine is for those from a medical background only. This is not the case! There are many entry-level prerequisite courses that we offer to get you started including Anatomy & Physiology and a range of theory-based and practical training modules.
The profit margin on every treatment is high
Unlike traditional treatments from the Beauty sector alone, the profit margin on Aesthetic treatments is very good, and many treatments actually take less time than the average beauty treatment, meaning not only can you earn more off of each treatment but you can also do more treatments per working day.
You are bringing confidence and happiness to your clients to live their best lives
This is often the number one reason why Aestheticians do what they do! Many Aesthetic Practitioners realise the value in Aesthetics once they themselves take the plunge and start to get corrections and tweaks using Aesthetic procedures, such as Dermal Fillers and Anti-Wrinkle Treatments. There is no feeling more rewarding than helping your clients to feel more confident and look their best, and this makes for a fulfilling and engaging career like no other!
This is a growing industry with exciting innovation on the horizon
Due to the massive investment and uptake in Aesthetics over the years, not to mention technological breakthroughs and the increasing number of licensed products and techniques on the market, there has never been a career with more scope to learn and develop on the job, which makes for a satisfying career with a long path to grow both personally and your business.
There is always more to learn, develop and grow your practise with
There are already tens if not hundreds of Aesthetic treatments out there, not to mention all the treatments that fall more under the traditional ‘Beauty’ category. Plus, as you practise and develop you will find that you refine, adapt and improve your own technique, often learning how to enhance your practise of one treatment type through what you learn practising other modalities.
The investment & equipment needed to get started is minimal
Unlike some other business ventures, there is a very low barrier-to-entry when it comes to starting an Aesthetics practise, with no large scale investments necessary at the start in order to get up and running. Many Aesthetic Practitioners are able to start their Practises right away from home, or by working with local established salons and clinics to get yourself started.
There are so many resources out there to develop your knowledge for free
You need only to go online and do a few cursory searches of different Aesthetic procedures to realise there are hundreds if not thousands of videos, articles and resources relating to the Aesthetic industry, from leading practitioners who publish a great deal of their content for free! The more learning you immerse yourself in, the more experienced you will become comparing different techniques and outcomes and arriving at the best treatment recommendations for your own clients.
You are in charge of your schedule and when and how you work
Many people start a career in Aesthetics from all different background types because they have grown weary of a corporate life, or a dreary 9-5 in which they have little control over when and how they work. Aesthetics is a fantastic option to become your own boss doing something that is lucrative, in high demand and makes people feel amazing about themselves. What’s not to love!
Don’t feel like doing Aesthetics full time? No problem!
In addition, many take on a new pathway in Aesthetics adjacent to their existing careers, businesses and commitments as it is such a flexible and rewarding career which doesn’t require you to give up your existing responsibilities. Likewise this can give you a great opportunity to get your practise up and running and grow your experience and client-base, before deciding you go full time if you wish!
Your female friends & family will thank you!
Many new Aesthetic Practitioners will know that it’s not long after they have qualified that friends and relatives start knocking on the door asking for treatments and advice! This is great, as not only can you start with those who already value and trust you but you can likely start building your portfolio right away with people who are already in your circle.
