Completing a beauty therapy course or qualification is the best way to kickstart a career in the beauty therapy industry.
When you study beauty therapy you will learn the ins and outs of techniques such as waxing and spray tanning and will become an expert on all things lashes and brows. You’ll also get exposure to the more technical side of things like learning how the skin works.
A lot of students are drawn to studying beauty therapy for the self-employment opportunities it provides. You could go on to run your own salon, or even set up a small business operated out of your own home. With fees-free studies available to a lot of New Zealanders, you may even find you can study beauty therapy for free, or at little cost.
Qualifications usually start at Level 3 which covers the basics of skincare and makeup artistry. A Level 5 qualification would take you from the basics to a more advanced level, including techniques such as electrolysis hair removal and other electric skincare techniques.
Day-to-day work for a qualified beauty therapist includes:
Analysing and producing a treatment plan for a client's skin, hair and nails
Treatments for the face and body such as facials or laser
Hair removal through waxing, laser, or electrolysis
Nail treatments for hands and feet
Massage and relaxation techniques for the whole body
Pay can differ a lot for beauty therapists as it depends on a few factors such as whether you are self-employed or employed by a salon.
Beauty therapists usually start on minimum wage and may move up to around $60,000 per year with two years' experience. If you decide to run your own business you may earn more than this, depending on how successful your business is.
Source - https://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs-database/retail-and-personal-services/hair-beauty/beauty-therapist/
“Elite has given me a good foundation of knowledge to build on. It is not until you go out into the industry that you realise how little you actually know."
“My beauty role models would have to be a few of my tutors at Elite. Hearing the stories about how they have helped people and what they have done throughout their careers motivates me to be the best I can be.”
“With specialised teachers for each field of beauty therapy, the tutors at Elite are able to offer the best training, and they pass on their knowledge and experience gained from working in the industry...Elite's purpose built facilities offer clinic-like settings which help prepare you for the workforce.”