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Esthetician and skin care


What is an esthetician and skin care major?

This curriculum trains individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. This includes course topics in skin anatomy, physiology, and health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and infection control; health and safety; facial and body massage; body wrapping and spa treatments; temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; color and skin analysis; client consultation and care; applicable laws and regulations; business practices; and sometimes related alternative healing regimens.

How much do esthetician and skin care majors make?

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How popular is esthetician and skin care as a major?

Each year, around 55 students obtain an associate degree in esthetician and skin care. In 2021, 74 students received an associate degree. This is 124% more esthetician and skin care majors than there were in 2020. Esthetician and skin care is one of the most popular majors within cosmetology.

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