hi there if you are joining me right now you are likely a student of Aesthetics such as myself I am about three and a half months into my journey as an esthetician and I decided it would be a good idea for me to go back and reread some of the chapters I find that it helps me to read aloud and also to listen to it being read aloud to me and that helps me to retain information I want to make sure I nail it and I pass my state boards the first time so hopefully if you are watching this or listening to this maybe you can listen while you're getting ready for work or school uh while you're exercising what have you hopefully that will help you a little bit about me I actually taught Elementary education for many years before I decided to go back to school to be an esthetician and I understand all the different learning types so hopefully this will be beneficial to some of you I will go through and try to clearly read the chapters highlighting important points and I will do my very best to make sure I pronounce all the medical terms appropriately so uh thanks for joining me and I hope you find this to be helpful uh in your journey I'm going to go ahead and dive into chapter one of part one which is career opportunities and the history of Aesthetics okay and we're going to start off it says explain how career opportunities and the history of the profession are critical to Aesthetics Aesthetics is a career in which you can continuously learn new skills and make a difference in the lives of others every day whether you are coming to Aesthetics as your first second or third career path it holds a promise of Independence pride and community being a professional esthetician opens many doors that are not available in other Industries once you become proficient and master the basics you the only limits that you will experience are those that you allow to Define you estheticians should study and have a thorough understanding of the career opportunities in history of Aesthetics because and it goes into a list so the first item on the list it says you can learn about the many and diverse career opportunities to begin planning for your career the second item it is good to have a historical perspective on where we have been to know how far we have come third materials used in early Beauty preparations may have been instrumental in determining how materials are used today such as in color formulations and cosmetics and last you will have a better understanding of how culture can shape product development and how it can bring the nest the necessity for change describe the career options available to licensed estheticians Aesthetics also known as Aesthetics with an a at the beginning from the Greek word aestheticos meaning the perceptible to the senses is a branch of anatomical science that deals with the overall health and well-being of the skin the largest organ of the human body an esthetician is a specialist in the cleansing beautification and person preservation of the health of the skin on the entire body including the face and neck some establishments may also call this this specialist an esthetician which is more common in medical settings so that one was spelled with the a at the beginning so if it's a medical setting it usually will have that a at the beginning estheticians provide preventative care for the skin and offer treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive they may also manufacture cell or apply cosmetics they are trained to detect skin problems that may require medical attention however unless an esthetician is also a licensed dermatologist physician or physician's assistant they cannot make a diagnosis prescribe medication or give Medical Treatments Aesthetics is an exciting ever expanding field over the past few decades it has evolved from a minor part of the beauty industry into an array of specialized services offered in elegant full-service salons day spas and wellness centers as a licensed esthetician you can choose from a wide range of career options the information in the chapter highlights only a few opportunities to consider when starting to plot a path that is right for you to launch your career almost everything you do is a stepping stone to the next level of advancement in your career so while still in school start dreaming early stay open-minded and consider your future as an esthetician first we're going to talk about Salon or Day Spa esthetician the description is estheticians in a salon or Day Spa are Skin Care Specialists and Consultants place of employment would be working in a full service Salon skin care salon or Day Spa these may be independent businesses or national chains and they may operate within hotels or department stores preferred skills and common duties would include performing facials and facial massage waxing and providing body treatments apply both manually and with the aid of machines and providing makeup services other job duties may include doing laundry confirming appointments and making follow-up calls to clients that have come in for treatment keeping records of the services provided and the products clients use behaving pleasantly towards clients and being skillful at selling products and services growth opportunities in a salon or Day Spa would be you can work your way up to management and supervisory positions with experience you may decide to open your own Salon or buy an established business or franchise most private Salon or franchise owners have multiple responsibilities besides running the business you may perform some or all of the services your business offers or you may choose to limit your services to the areas of skin care and makeup the next one listed is clinical esthetician clinical Aesthetics previously known as Medical Aesthetics involves the integration of surgical procedures and aesthetic treatments in this setting the physician concentrates on surgical work while the estheticians assist with aesthetic treatments contact your state board to find out the rules and regulations for estheticians working in a medical setting place of employment would be in medical settings estheticians prefer perform Services ranging from working with pre and post-operative patients to maintain a skin care Department in a medical spa the setting may include outpatient clinics dermatology clinics medical spas laser clinics dental offices or research in teaching hospitals preferred skills and common Duties are providing patient education marketing buying and selling products applying camouflage makeup and with the physician supervision performing Advanced treatments including laser and light therapies depending on State Licensing rules in addition an experienced esthetician May manage the Cosmetic Surgery office or act as a patient care coordinator some estheticians are certified nursing assistants licensed practical nurses or registered nurses growth opportunities in a clinical setting would be this type of work is very demanding and it is important to be adaptable many rules and regulations must be understood and followed in a medical setting and there is much at stake you must be a good leader but also be able to follow instructions explicitly teamwork is the number one priority in a medical organization next listed is waxing specialist and brow specialist waxing Specialists remove hair from the face and or body mainly by using hard or soft wax but also by threading sugaring and tweezing brow Specialists specialize in brow shaping by waxing tweezing and other extraction methods place of employment there are Co-op corporate owned waxing salons along with privately owned ones brow Specialists are hired by salons and makeup companies preferred skills and common duties include being capable and skilled in removing all face and body hair by tweezing and waxing as well as being willing to help out around the salon by answering phones and Performing infection control duties a minimum of one year of retail sales may be required in some situations growth opportunities between 2011 and 2015 the waxing business grew by 7.6 percent annually according to Ibis world's industry market report with the rise of waxing salons and a continued consumer focus on physical appearance more and more estheticians are taking jobs as waxing specialists next listed is makeup artistry the description of makeup Artistry is makeup artists must develop a Keen Eye for color and color coordination so they can select the most flattering Cosmetics for each client they may offer to facials and facial massage as part of their service or they may concentrate only on applying makeup place of employment makeup artists and Salon spas and department stores work for an hourly wage commission salary or various combination of all three preferred skills and common duties being skilled in makeup techniques and application having retail skills to recommend makeup products and colors for home use staying informed on the latest trends in color and being efficient and creative growth opportunities job opportunities for a makeup artist are vast and only a few are listed here makeup artists can work in a salon setting or can freelance they can also work with commercial photographers television theater fashion camouflage makeup or mortuary science which is preparing and applying Cosmetics to the deceased under the direction of a mortician a more detailed explanation of makeup artist roles appears in chapter 12 makeup Essentials the next career path listed is manufacturer's representative the description of this is manufacturer's representatives are responsible for selling products and training estheticians and other staff members on how to properly use these products as well as how to retail and merchandise place of employment product companies hire knowledgeable estheticians to represent their company and their products preferred skills and common duties calling on Spas salons drug stores department stores and Specialty businesses to help build clientele and increase product sales traveling a great deal and exhibiting products as a trade show at trade shows and conventions upon selling a product being well versed in the product line in order to educate the customer as to why it is beneficial and how to use it growth opportunities product companies offer the opportunity to advance within the company one could be a regional manager or move up within the divisions of the company now I did have a section here called expert Q and A with Alex leader I am not going to go back and read that so I suggest you go and read about these different um estheticians and what they do but I am just sticking to the materials that will likely be on your test so the next section is salesperson or sales manager A salesperson or sales manager is responsible for the sales of products sold within a salon or store place of of employment sales people and sales managers work at Salon Spas department stores boutiques and Specialty businesses preferred skills and common duties include keeping records of sales and stock on hand demonstrating products selling to clients cash sharing thoroughly understanding the products and being able to explain the benefits to customers and cross-selling services and treatments growth opportunities starting in this position allows you to work your way to top management positions and possibly ownership next is cosmetic buyer cosmetic buyers purchase the products that are sold within the retail setting cosmetic Buyers work at department stores salons and Specialty businesses their preferred skills and common Duties are keeping up with the latest products being able to recognize and anticipate Trends in skin care being willing willing to travel frequently to visit markets trade shows and manufacturers showrooms to learn more about potential products that could be brought into the retail area keeping records of purchases and sales and estimating the amount of stock and operation we'll need over a particular period growth opportunities there is always room for growth in retail setting moving up to store manager or regional manager is one option Aesthetics writer or beauty editor aesthetic writers Aesthetics writers and Beauty editors write articles blogs or posts for magazines newspapers online magazines or publishing companies Aesthetics writers and Beauty editors can free be freelance contributors or they may hold a permanent position at a newspaper magazine education and technology company or publishers writing intriguing articles or posts that are of interest and value to the Aesthetics community proofreading and verifying references having strong Communications research and writing skills having a social media presence and being well immersed in Industry Trends skin care topics and beauty related research growth opportunities Aesthetics writers and Beauty editors can manage a team of contributors and content creators or become permanent writers for a marketing firm or publisher some writers even move into the role of editor again we have another expert that they have a q a on I'm not going to read the Q a I'm going to skip to the other um career options that they have listed in the book um moving on with travel industry professionals travel industry professionals perform aesthetic services within the travel industry travel industry professionals can work on cruise ships at airports for private airline companies or at a destination Spa performing all aesthetic services in order to meet the traveling clients needs is their common duties travel industry professionals can advance into a skin care or cosmetic store manager general manager or regional manager an educator Educators teach the theory and Technical application of Aesthetics Educators can teach Aesthetics in a public vocational industrial or Technical High School with the necessary necessary certification private cosmetology and aesthetic schools are also a viable option taking some basic teacher training courses developing lesson plans curriculum worksheets tests and any other supplements to assist in teaching others executing the topics in a clear and concise manner and being able to demonstrate the practice the Practical tasks that an esthetician will have to perform teachers can become a part of many associations that will help develop their career they can also Advance within the school where they teach by becoming a team leader Department director or School director next we have a cosmetic chemist and product developer cosmetic chemists and product developers should be interested in cosmetic chemistry and ingredients they create new products and develop new technologies cosmetic chemists and product developers work in a skin care products company being involved in all phases of development from IDE ideation to the final new product having a full understanding of the industry and business and attending trade shows to keep up to date on new ingredients thoroughly understanding cosmetic chemistry along with what is beneficial and how different ingredients would work together estheticians can take classes on cosmetic chemistry offered through universities and other community and Vocational colleges in order to advance their careers State Licensing inspector or Examiner a licensed experienced cosmetologist and or esthetician may become a state inspector or Examiner licensed experienced cosmetologists and estheticians work in government buildings and state board offices inspectors conducting regular Salon and Spa inspections to ensure that managers and employees are following State rules and regulations and meeting ethical standards State examiners preparing and conducting examinations enforcing rules and regulations investing complaints and conducting hearings so as you can see this is a licensing inspector and examiner are under the same heading but they do have very different jobs so inspectors go out there check on the salons and spas to make sure that they are meeting the regulations and requirements whereas the state examiners make sure that those that are working are following the rules and regulations and they also do the investigation if there is a complaint and they are part of the hearing growth opportunities in this industry Most states have laws governing governing cosmetology and other personal services and give examinations for cosmetology and related licenses The Experience required for this role varies from state to state but staying current on the latest laws regulations and Trends is important for a job development inspectors could extend their job Outreach by obtaining dual licenses next we have the job of State Board member state board members are highly qualified and experienced estheticians that support and help to develop content for the laws and roles of licensed professionals the laws are enforced by the state board members work in government buildings and state board offices assisting in the development of laws that will protect the public listening to and ruling over issues of a licensed professional or licensed applicant being prepared to conduct examinations Grant licenses and inspect schools to ensure that certain physical standards such as those for space and Equipment are maintained and making sure that educational materials meet certain specifications state board members can become State inspectors or work for the state government next we have oncology trained estheticians oncology trained Aesthetics is a specialized field that helps clients who have cancer Physicians often treat cancer with chemotherapy or radiation and each of these has skin related side effects oncology trained estheticians can ease the discomfort of the damaged skin while enhancing clients quality of life oncology training creates many opportunities for estheticians in spas and medical settings oncology trained estheticians can become valued Assets in The Circle of Care by working alongside or receiving referrals from oncologists Radiologists hospitals wellness centers and Cancer Centers knowing how and when to modify spa services for client safety which is critical during all phases before during and after of Cancer Treatments that is their common Duty growth opportunities oncology trained estheticians is a relatively new position that has expanded quickly based on need the cancer survivor count in the U.S in January 2016 was estimated to be 15.5 million and is expected to be 20.3 Million by 2026. with this growing number of survivors there will be Spa clients at with specific skin care needs now and possibly for the rest of their lives anyone interested in pursuing this career path must add oncology training to their basic Aesthetics skills the best preparation for this line of work is training with an experienced instructor who offers Hands-On work and real patients who have cancer volunteering with the American Cancer societies look good feel better program is another viable option okay so there's all the lists and now um we're going to list types of existing Aesthetics practices to help chart your career path there is a check-in section I am not going to read the check-in but feel free after you listen to go back and try to answer those questions okay so list types of existing Aesthetics practices to help chart your career path start to create your own plan of action early on you may enter the field of Aesthetics with the dream of working in a particular setting some might want to work at a Chic Urban Day Spa or a Health and Wellness Center While others crave a more intimate atmosphere understanding more about the qualitative differences in Salon and Spa environments will help you to narrow your search and find the best fit for your personality and style skin care salons and spas range from basic to glamorous and prices vary according to location and clientele these options exist in urban suburban and Rural settings salons and spas may be franchised independent or corporately owned they can be full service Specialized or health oriented and they may be categorized as Skin Care Clinics salons day spas destination spas or medical spas there is a chart on page 17 that breaks down information on franchise salons independently owned full service Resorts or destination spas and then medical spas so um there are many bullet points on each one of those sections so I suggest you go back and read through those but I'm going to go ahead and continuing the main reading the main text of the book before you decide on the setting that is best for you take time to research and visit a variety of operations if you do not find the type of spa or Salon you are looking for in your Locale there may there are many trade Publications consumer magazines and websites that can provide you with more in-depth information to help you make your decision getting started as an esthetician as an esthetician you are part of an exciting rewarding and well-respected profession that will only grow in importance and earning power in the years ahead if you can dream of your ideal career you can make it happen this is a time of revolutionary change in what we know about skin and the ways we care for it what this said is an import it is important to learn about the origin of Aesthetics and where we have been to know how far we have come on this skin care Journey okay now we are going to learn about early cultures and how they use Skin Care so outline skin care practices from early culture page 18. I am going to read all the different subtitles for this a couple of pages that we're going to be reading about and then I'll go back and read each section we're going to learn about ancient Egypt ancient Greece ancient Rome Asia including China and Japan Africa the Middle Ages the Renaissance Era age of extravagance and the Victorian age so much of today's Skin and Body Care therapies are rooted in the practices and attempts of earlier civilizations to ward off disease in order to live healthier longer lives the brief history outlined in this section will acquaint you with some of the ways men and women have improved upon skin health and nature by changing and enhancing their appearance learn the history of your profession to understand how far the industry is Advanced and help you predict and understand the origins of skin care ingredients and techniques we're going to start with ancient Egypt the Egyptians use Cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits for religious ceremonies and in preparing the deceased for burial one of the earliest uses of henna a Dye obtained from the minionette tree was as a reddish hair dye and as a temporary tattoo as well as for body art and on fingernails ancient Greece the word cosmetics and cosmetology comes from the Greek word cosmeticos meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics the Greeks viewed the body as a temple and they frequently bathed in olive oil and then dusted their bodies in fine sand to regulate their body's temperature and to protect themselves from the Sun honey and olive oil were also used for Elemental protection ancient Rome the ancient Romans are famous for their bathhouses which were magnificent public buildings with separate sections for men and women steam therapy body scrubs massage and other physical therapies were all available at bath houses bathing and grooming rituals included applying Rich oils and fragrances made from flowers saffron almonds and other ingredients China and Japan geishas removed their body hair using a technique similar to today's threading they wrapped a thread around and extracted each hair Japanese women used a type of paper called aboratorigami to blot oil from the skin and reduce shine Chinese women mixed rice and water as a toner and used turmeric as a main ingredient in their facial masks to prevent wrinkles and skin discoloration recipes for masks and creams using crushed pearls Ginger ginseng based on plant plant States back to thousands of years more recently recipes from the Ming Dynasty 1300 are being rediscovered today Africa since ancient times Africans have created remedies and grooming AIDS from the materials found in their natural environment such as roots berries and clay ancient Africans often Adorn themselves with a variety of colors to blend into their environment for hunting the Middle Ages healing particularly with herbs was largely in the hands of the church pale skin was a sign of wealth and status women wore colored makeup on their cheeks and lips but not on their eyes bathing was not a daily ritual but those who could afford them used fragrant oils the Renaissance Era women shave their eyebrows and hairline to show a greater expanse of forehead for a look of Greater intelligence fragrances and cosmetics were used although highly colored preparations for lips cheeks and eyes were discouraged during the mid-1500s reign of Elizabeth the first men and women actually use lead and arsenic face powder to Adorn themselves age of extravagance Marie Antoinette was Queen of France during the age of extravagance from 1755 to 1793. women of status bathed in strawberries and milk and used extravagant cosmetic preparations such as scented face powder made from pulverized starch lips and cheeks were often brightly colored in pinks and orange shades by crushing geranium petals small silk patches were used to decorate the face and conceal blemishes the Victorian age modesty was greatly valued and makeup and showy clothing were discouraged except in the theater to preserve skin Health and Beauty women use Beauty masks and packs made from honey eggs oatmeal fruit milk vegetables and other natural ingredients Victorian women pinch their cheeks and bit their lips to induce natural color rather than using Cosmetics such as lipstick and Rouge okay and now we're going to summarize the current and future states of the aesthetic industry Each decade of the 20th and 21st centuries has seemed to have inherently different have an inherently different look whereas in earlier history it may have taken a century to bring about change today changes occur much more rapidly for example the first women's razor was offered in 1915 laser hair removal services were offered in the 1990s and today the use of personal at-home hair reduction devices is on the rise since life has become more fast-paced and stressful environmental environmental assaults on the skin have increased this enhances the value of esthetician Services particularly to Consumers who are more knowledgeable and more affluent than those in previous generations skin care options today are more science based and the results are more dramatic consumers view these personal services and products as necessary to their health and sense of well-being and consider them more as a routine than a luxury with information on facial Services treatments and product ingredients readily available consumers are making more informed Discerning decisions about cosmetics in general the birth of the medical spa has created growth in a segment of the Skin Care industry and with that new procedures and products are continuing to increase at a rapid pace the future for Aesthetics is promising the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job opportunities for estheticians will increase by 12 percent from 2014 to 2024. consider the following facts about the recent past and current future states of the industry consumers anti-aging will continue to be a top priority men's skin care will continue to grow according to the to the Google beauty trends 2017 report U.S consumers have have an increased interest in vegan skin care and facial masks especially charcoal and clay development of gluten-free skin care and makeup products are on the rise with an increased awareness of gluten intolerance Baby Boomers the Baby Boomers Americans born between 1946 and 1964 constitute the largest generation in U.S history they are also the largest single market for skin care products and services Baby Boomers and their children enjoy the benefits of skin care Market offers there will be plenty of opportunities for estheticians in newer settings such as lifestyle and retirement centers ingredients organic Cosmetics grew in popularity in the 20th century following the overall trend of other types of organic products new ingredients and therapies for wrinkle skin cancer and General Skin health will continue to be developed cell and tissue protectants will be sought by consumers nurture over nature takes the leave role when defining anti-aging methodologies technologically advanced ingredients that are effective for various skin problems include plant stem cell and different types of peptides that improve the health of the skin and truly have anti-aging properties antioxidants and other vitamins are being used for many different ways that they can affect the skin technology the 20th century bought about Trenton Owen or Retin-A Botox Alpha hydroxy acid and oxygen facials the use of galvanic current radio frequency lasers high frequency machines and a myriad of other sought after cosmetic surgery procedures the interest in less invasive technology is here to stay device manufacturers will continue to innovate and improve on existing Technologies and create new ones for example ultrasound and ultrasonic machines continue to be reinvented and improved upon facilities and services the U.S Department of Labor predicts that the rapid growth of full-service day spas and growing demand for practitioners licensed to provide a broad range of services sub-specialties such as Aesthetics Massage Wellness and women's fitness centers may be partnered with medical facilities for example cosmetic Cosmetic Dentists are partnering with cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons are partnering with gynecologists teaching hospitals that run clinical studies and human potential also have medical spas and fitness centers to enhance the benefit of these studies we may see more estheticians as independent practitioners who make home office and hotel visits there is a chart on page 23 that talks about the advancement in the Aesthetics industry in the year in the 2000s popular procedures in medical spas would be laser hair reduction chemical peels microdermabrasion and injectables such as Botox advances advancements and aesthetic procedures light therapies lasers microcurrent ultrasound microneedling dermaplane chem peels microcurrent and ultrasonic cavitation product ingredient Delivery Systems such as micro encapsulation and micro sponge treatments to allow for better ingredient delivery such as Derma roll dermal rolling dermaplaning microneedling ultrasound and ultrasonic machines anti-aging ingredients including antioxidants peptides sodium PCA sodium hyaluronic polyphenols and retinols so lots of advances have happened in the 2000s okay my friends that is chapter one it says apply your knowledge of career opportunities and the history of Aesthetics use your time in school to learn everything you can to craft your skills and consider your career options work hard to represent your best every day as you get involved in this Dynamic innovating and rewarding profession thanks for listening