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Ashley in Bristol, Rhode Island Updated 38 minutes ago |
esthetician exam - 112 RepliesCan anybody give me a heads up on what I should focus on for the California Exam? Thank you so much! |
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Denisse in La Habra, California Updated 46 minutes ago |
RN Nurse or Esthetician? - 92 RepliesI'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... |
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ann in Stanton, Nebraska Updated 2 hours ago |
school recomendations in Denver - 2 Repliesany suggestions, I am RN, want school for laser, botox, etc |
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ann in Stanton, Nebraska Updated 2 hours ago |
Schools in Denver, CO - 1 ReplyI'm looking into different programs in Denver and was wondering what the best schools are. Is Aveda a good program? |
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Martha Chiriboga in Independence, Missouri Updated 5 hours ago |
Where is my Dream Job in Seattle? Medical Esthetician - 1 ReplyHello! this is confusing when you said this in one of your recent blogs: (Anna D. Rinehart, SCS, Cidesco Diplomate) Jobs are every where....you... |
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Anna D. Rinehart in Killeen, Texas Updated 12 hours ago |
Boom or bust? - 117 RepliesAre 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... |
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Albert Canalizo in Arlington, Texas Updated 18 hours ago |
Medical Esthetician School - any recommendations in San Francsico or California??? - 48 RepliesI am a current cosmetologist wanting to become a medical esthetician. Do I need to become a esthetician before attending medical esthetics... |
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Sherri in Germantown, Maryland |
laser hair removal & electrolysisHello. I was wondering if estheticians are legally allowed to perform laser hair removal? What about electrolysis? Are there schools that teach both... |
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Ginger in Tempe, Arizona Updated 1 day ago |
Average starting salary - 9 RepliesI'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. ... |
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stina123 in Chicago, Illinois Updated 1 day ago |
Pennsylvania Practical Exam - 2 RepliesI'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... |
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Terry in Anaheim, California Updated 1 day ago |
Resume - 22 RepliesHelp, 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... |
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Anna D. Rinehart in Killeen, Texas Updated 1 day ago |
Difference between medical esthetician and others - 115 RepliesI'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... |
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Mandy in Montesano, Washington Updated 2 days ago |
Schools in Portland Oregon - 25 RepliesI 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... |
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Jackie in Auburn, Washington Updated 3 days ago |
Esthetician or Aesthetician? - 30 RepliesI 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... |
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Sheila M in Stafford, Virginia Updated 4 days ago |
AVEDA OR YVONNE DE VILAR - 9 RepliesCAN ANYONE HELP? I AM TRYING TO DECIDE WHICH INSTITUTE TO GO TO IN THE VA/DC AREA.ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKS |
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Rene in Brooklyn, New York Updated 4 days ago |
School Suggestions in NYC - 1 ReplyDoes anyone have any school suggestions in NYC? |
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Rene in Brooklyn, New York Updated 4 days ago |
NYS exam - 1 ReplyAny suggestions/tips/advice for taking the NYS written exam? Should I focus my studies in any certain area? |
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Melster in Sevierville, Tennessee Updated 4 days ago |
Apricot Scrub - 19 RepliesI 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... |
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Martha Chiriboga in Las Vegas, Nevada Updated 4 days ago |
Getting ahead... - 77 RepliesWhat is the best training for becoming a hirable esthetician? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective... |
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Laura in Santa Monica, California Updated 6 days ago |
Practical Exam pointers - 64 RepliesHi! 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... |
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genet in Los Angeles, California Updated 8 days ago |
Test on 3/24...Help! - 4 RepliesHi 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... |
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PerfectHealth in Denver, Colorado Updated 9 days ago |
Aveda Institute or Atelier Institute in New York??? - 6 RepliesI'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... |
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PerfectHealth in Denver, Colorado Updated 9 days ago |
No jobs for us out there....!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 7 RepliesSpent 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... |
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PerfectHealth in Denver, Colorado Updated 9 days ago |
HELP!!!!!!!!!!! - 24 RepliesI 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,... |
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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? |
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Anna in Minneapolis, Minnesota Updated 10 days ago |
Esthetician Weekend Job - Not a Career? - 2 RepliesHi, 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... |
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Anna in Minneapolis, Minnesota Updated 10 days ago |
LOOKING FOR A PARTNER TO OPEN A SALON SPA - 2 RepliesIf any body have experience letme know we can open our own salon.we can star with a small place. |
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new to the business myself in Portland, Oregon Updated 10 days ago |
Estheticians in Portland? - 4 RepliesHi, 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... |
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Colleen Castaneda in Austin, Texas Updated 10 days ago |
do i have to wax to get the job? - 1 Replyim interested in becoming an esthetician but not so interested in doing brazilian waxes, etc. small areas okay. would this really limit my job... |
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rmp in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 11 days ago |
PA written exam - 4 Repliesneed help with the esthetician theory exam. failed due mostly in part to the laws at the end. anyone have any suggestions for studying...like... |
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MayBee Updated 13 days ago |
Starting Small - 48 RepliesI'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... |
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MayBee |
Room RentalsI am seriously thinking about renting a room and starting my own business this way. Has anyone done this? I am wondering about liability insurance.... |
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cute_pinkest in the Ville, Tennessee Updated 15 days ago |
TN practical portion!! HELP - 5 RepliesHi.. 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... |
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Megan in Mentor, Ohio Updated 15 days ago |
Transfering an Esthetics license - 7 RepliesI have a Esthetician license for Ohio and may be relocating to Pennsylvania. Does anyone know if you can transfer a license? Ohio requires 600... |
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lProThera in Bakersfield, California Updated 17 days ago |
Great chat site for estheticians - 22 RepliesHi ! 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 ... |
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sanju in Naperville, Illinois Updated 17 days ago |
schools in Chicago- thinking I need to switch - 38 RepliesI 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... |
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Toshiba in Grants Pass, Oregon |
Need Exam Info for Oregon State testHi 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... |
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esmeralda aguilar in Chicago, Illinois Updated 18 days ago |
Will an esthetics licence from FL transfer to IL? - 2 Repliesin 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... |
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Jeff B in Dallas, Texas Updated 19 days ago |
UK qualifications transferable? - 1 ReplyHi! 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... |
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nellers in laguna beach, California |
california state board practicalwell 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... |
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Al M in Atlanta, Georgia Updated 20 days ago |
Schools in Atlanta - 13 RepliesI may start attending a esthetics program in Atlanta, can anyone comment on his/her esthetic training program in ATL? |
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esmeralda aguilar in Chicago, Illinois |
esthetician jobs in vegashi 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... |
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jenn in Johnson City, Tennessee Updated 20 days ago |
tips on selling retail - 1 Replywhat are some tips and techniques that help you guys the most when trying to sell makeup and skincare retail products |
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lisa in Los Angeles, California Updated 21 days ago |
California State Board Supplies - 6 RepliesHello, 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... |
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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... |
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Donna in Windsor, Ontario Updated 22 days ago |
help! cosmetologist going in to skincare direction - 3 Repliesi 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... |
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Maria in Morgan Hill, California Updated 25 days ago |
licensing - 14 RepliesI 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? |
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Georgia in Athens, Greece Updated 26 days ago |
european estheticians vs. american estheticians - 25 Repliesi 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 ... |
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LOVETOBENUDE in Minneapolis, Minnesota Updated 28 days ago |
brazilian waxing tips? - 2 RepliesThe 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... |
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Interested Observer in California Updated 29 days ago |
Esthetician salary - 2 RepliesHi 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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