Beauty TherapyBeauty therapy involves facial and body treatments to enhance physical appearance and improve a sense of well-being. The sphere of influence of beauty treatments includes facials for cleansing, massaging and toning the skin. Beauty therapy also involves applying and advising on cosmetic make-up, shaping eyebrows and coloring eyelashes. Beauty therapy is applied for manicures, pedicures and treatments like extensions and nail art. Beauty therapy involves the removal of unwanted facial and body hair by waxing or threading or electrolysis. The special sphere of electro-therapy treatment is focused on improving body tone and shape. The non-surgical skin rejuvenation therapies involve UV or ultraviolet and spray tanning. Beauty therapy is practiced by therapists who also maintain notes of the medical histories and treatment programs of clients and refer them to the doctor if necessary. Many beauty therapists offer other special treatments like: - head and body massage - aromatherapy - hydrotherapy - reflexology Beauty therapy also involves hairdressing. Beauty therapy is a full time association and is available at work locations like special clinics, health farms, hotels and fitness clubs and on board cruise ships. Beauty therapy is offered by professionals who are friendly and welcoming, with the ability to put clients at ease and use a lot of tact and diplomacy. They have the knack and the ability to listen and communicate well and explain procedures clearly to clients. This helps them to further spread commercial awareness and sell products and earn commission. Beauty therapy is a career opportunity that offers a wider variety of treatments and caters to the world of fashion technology, theatre and media make-up. The sphere is home to salaries like: - Starting salaries around £10,000 a year. - Experience and expertise earned £10,000 to £15,000 a year. - Managerial £20,000 a year. Beauty therapy relates to the application of a myraid of products, natural and synthetic, to address a number of 'beauty' requirements. They include: - Removal of excessive body hair, on the legs, hands and face. - The facial, where the face is massaged to tone the facial muscles. - The shaping and treating of finger and toe nails that is referred to as manicure and pedicure, respectively. - The cutting and styling of hair and the coloring too Body massages, where the whole body is treated to a body toning massage and a good steam bath. |