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Ashley in Bristol, Rhode Island

Updated 38 minutes ago

esthetician exam - 112 Replies

Can anybody give me a heads up on what I should focus on for the California Exam? Thank you so much!

Denisse in La Habra, California

Updated 46 minutes ago

RN Nurse or Esthetician? - 92 Replies

I'm undecided about becoming a RN nurse or esthetician. I love learning about skin care but doing my research and from word of mouth a RN nurse has a...

ann in Stanton, Nebraska

Updated 2 hours ago

school recomendations in Denver - 2 Replies

any suggestions, I am RN, want school for laser, botox, etc

ann in Stanton, Nebraska

Updated 2 hours ago

Schools in Denver, CO - 1 Reply

I'm looking into different programs in Denver and was wondering what the best schools are. Is Aveda a good program?

Martha Chiriboga in Independence, Missouri

Updated 5 hours ago

Where is my Dream Job in Seattle? Medical Esthetician - 1 Reply

Hello! this is confusing when you said this in one of your recent blogs: (Anna D. Rinehart, SCS, Cidesco Diplomate) Jobs are every where....you...

Anna D. Rinehart in Killeen, Texas

Updated 12 hours ago

Boom or bust? - 117 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most esthetician...

Albert Canalizo in Arlington, Texas

Updated 18 hours ago

Medical Esthetician School - any recommendations in San Francsico or California??? - 48 Replies

I am a current cosmetologist wanting to become a medical esthetician. Do I need to become a esthetician before attending medical esthetics...

Sherri in Germantown, Maryland

laser hair removal & electrolysis

Hello. I was wondering if estheticians are legally allowed to perform laser hair removal? What about electrolysis? Are there schools that teach both...

Ginger in Tempe, Arizona

Updated 1 day ago

Average starting salary - 9 Replies

I'm a teacher and earn 43k after 7 years in the profession. Can soemone tell me what I'm looking at starting at during my first year in esthetics. ...

stina123 in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 1 day ago

Pennsylvania Practical Exam - 2 Replies

I'm moving to Pennsylvania and will have to take the practical exam there. I'm currently licensed in WA and OR. Is anyone out there willing to give...

Terry in Anaheim, California

Updated 1 day ago

Resume - 22 Replies

Help, I'm new to the beauty industry and I have to put a resume together. I passed state board in Nov. 07 Does anyone have a template for an...

Anna D. Rinehart in Killeen, Texas

Updated 1 day ago

Difference between medical esthetician and others - 115 Replies

I'm planning on going to school for estetics after i'm done with cosmetology school in Alaksa. My question is whats the difference between medical...

Mandy in Montesano, Washington

Updated 2 days ago

Schools in Portland Oregon - 25 Replies

I have been doing online research and I would like personal feed back as to which school in Portland Oregon offers a great Esthetics program. I am a...

Jackie in Auburn, Washington

Updated 3 days ago

Esthetician or Aesthetician? - 30 Replies

I am a newly licensed esthetician and am considering looking for work in a dermatologist office. I was trained at an Aveda school which was very...

Sheila M in Stafford, Virginia

Updated 4 days ago

AVEDA OR YVONNE DE VILAR - 9 Replies

CAN ANYONE HELP? I AM TRYING TO DECIDE WHICH INSTITUTE TO GO TO IN THE VA/DC AREA.ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKS

Rene in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 4 days ago

School Suggestions in NYC - 1 Reply

Does anyone have any school suggestions in NYC?

Rene in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 4 days ago

NYS exam - 1 Reply

Any suggestions/tips/advice for taking the NYS written exam? Should I focus my studies in any certain area?

Melster in Sevierville, Tennessee

Updated 4 days ago

Apricot Scrub - 19 Replies

I have many clients that are using Apricot scrub and I need to know why they should try other products. I know that the walnut shells cause tiny rips...

Martha Chiriboga in Las Vegas, Nevada

Updated 4 days ago

Getting ahead... - 77 Replies

What is the best training for becoming a hirable esthetician? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective...

Laura in Santa Monica, California

Updated 6 days ago

Practical Exam pointers - 64 Replies

Hi! I will be taking the stateboard exam in 2 weeks, and need some help from newly license Estheticians. Can you please give me details on what to...

genet in Los Angeles, California

Updated 8 days ago

Test on 3/24...Help! - 4 Replies

Hi Everyone! My name is Chelsea and I finished school in December 2007. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take the stateboard test right away, so my...

PerfectHealth in Denver, Colorado

Updated 9 days ago

Aveda Institute or Atelier Institute in New York??? - 6 Replies

I've been looking into school in New York and I'm not sure which one to attend. Anybody have any feedback on the Aveda Institute or Atelier Institute...

PerfectHealth in Denver, Colorado

Updated 9 days ago

No jobs for us out there....!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 7 Replies

Spent all that money. Spent the last two years looking for a job. Everyone wants someone with experience, yet no one will give any of us a chance...

PerfectHealth in Denver, Colorado

Updated 9 days ago

HELP!!!!!!!!!!! - 24 Replies

I need help!!! I need advice concerning medical esthetics.,(I do have bachelor degree in food science), but I realy want to have a job in skin care,...

michaela123 in chgo, Illinois

How to find esthetician job in resort/ spas in Mexico??

Does anyone know the procedure for obtaining an esthetician position in a resort spa in Mexico?

Anna in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Updated 10 days ago

Esthetician Weekend Job - Not a Career? - 2 Replies

Hi, I would love to work as an Esthetician but only on the weekends and out of my home. I have a 2000+ square foot modern home with lots of floor...

Anna in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Updated 10 days ago

LOOKING FOR A PARTNER TO OPEN A SALON SPA - 2 Replies

If any body have experience letme know we can open our own salon.we can star with a small place.

new to the business myself in Portland, Oregon

Updated 10 days ago

Estheticians in Portland? - 4 Replies

Hi, I work in a fairly high-paying but incredibly stressful office job & am considering a new career in esthetics. I'd love to chat with someone...

Colleen Castaneda in Austin, Texas

Updated 10 days ago

do i have to wax to get the job? - 1 Reply

im interested in becoming an esthetician but not so interested in doing brazilian waxes, etc. small areas okay. would this really limit my job...

rmp in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Updated 11 days ago

PA written exam - 4 Replies

need help with the esthetician theory exam. failed due mostly in part to the laws at the end. anyone have any suggestions for studying...like...

MayBee

Updated 13 days ago

Starting Small - 48 Replies

I've recently decided to start doing aesthetics indpendently. I plan to rent a room in a medical building or established salon, working as my own...

MayBee

Room Rentals

I am seriously thinking about renting a room and starting my own business this way. Has anyone done this? I am wondering about liability insurance....

cute_pinkest in the Ville, Tennessee

Updated 15 days ago

TN practical portion!! HELP - 5 Replies

Hi.. I will be taking my practical portion of state boards in about 2 weeks in Tennessee. I am so nervous.. If anyone has any pointers about what to...

Megan in Mentor, Ohio

Updated 15 days ago

Transfering an Esthetics license - 7 Replies

I have a Esthetician license for Ohio and may be relocating to Pennsylvania. Does anyone know if you can transfer a license? Ohio requires 600...

lProThera in Bakersfield, California

Updated 17 days ago

Great chat site for estheticians - 22 Replies

Hi ! I dont know if any of you know of a great message board that has been a huge asset to my practice in esthetics. Its called Spa Biz Board ...

sanju in Naperville, Illinois

Updated 17 days ago

schools in Chicago- thinking I need to switch - 38 Replies

I am currently taking classes at a school in chicago. It's a horrible school, teachers don't teach, they don't supervise the clinic and I wonder if...

Toshiba in Grants Pass, Oregon

Need Exam Info for Oregon State test

Hi yall, Im moving to Oregon this weekend. I just finished up 600 hours of esthetics training in Utah, and would like any help or info the practical...

esmeralda aguilar in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 18 days ago

Will an esthetics licence from FL transfer to IL? - 2 Replies

in FL, youre only required to have 260 hours. in IL, youre required to have 750. I currently live in FL but am moving back to IL shortly. if I do...

Jeff B in Dallas, Texas

Updated 19 days ago

UK qualifications transferable? - 1 Reply

Hi! I am looking at taking a CIDESCO course in Beauty Therapy here in the UK but plan to move back to the US in the future. Would I need to take...

nellers in laguna beach, California

california state board practical

well I was wondering about in between each application at the stateboard do you put all of your products back in there bag and then back into the...

Al M in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 20 days ago

Schools in Atlanta - 13 Replies

I may start attending a esthetics program in Atlanta, can anyone comment on his/her esthetic training program in ATL?

esmeralda aguilar in Chicago, Illinois

esthetician jobs in vegas

hi i plan on moving out to vegas in july. any tips on what to look for when applying for a job as an esthetician? i am taking my state exam here in...

jenn in Johnson City, Tennessee

Updated 20 days ago

tips on selling retail - 1 Reply

what are some tips and techniques that help you guys the most when trying to sell makeup and skincare retail products

lisa in Los Angeles, California

Updated 21 days ago

California State Board Supplies - 6 Replies

Hello, I just moved to CA and need to take the CA state test. In the things to bring, it says "1 oz water soluable wax, and wax heater." Does...

mandy1 in New York

I am interested in becoming an esthetician..I am in upstate NY..does it really matter where I go for training?

I would like to get the best possible training i can get, but the place that seems really good is like an hour away..There is a local beauty school...

Donna in Windsor, Ontario

Updated 22 days ago

help! cosmetologist going in to skincare direction - 3 Replies

i would like to know if i'm allowed to some skincare services with my cosmo lic. i currently work in a spa. i just got out of cosmo school. i would...

Maria in Morgan Hill, California

Updated 25 days ago

licensing - 14 Replies

I just got my NY state license as an esthetician, but i'm moving to florida. Can I use it there? Or do I have to take a florida state test as well?

Georgia in Athens, Greece

Updated 26 days ago

european estheticians vs. american estheticians - 25 Replies

i have been practicing esthetics for the past three years and i have just recently run into a situation where the salon i booth rent space in was ...

LOVETOBENUDE in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Updated 28 days ago

brazilian waxing tips? - 2 Replies

The spa I just got a job at does alot of brazilian and sphinx waxing. The school I went to didn't offer me alot of pratice on this. So I need to get...

Interested Observer in California

Updated 29 days ago

Esthetician salary - 2 Replies

Hi guys- i am looking to go to esthetics school May 6th and the school i am going to says that the average range for starting income is 50.00-100.00...

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