Beauty therapist, Kaihaumanu ātanga
Also known as
- Aesthetician, beautician, skin therapist, laser therapist, skin and laser therapist, spray tan technician, eyelash technician
Beauty therapists provide treatments to improve the health and appearance of skin, including facial and full-body treatments, massage, waxing and laser hair removal.
Duration
2:25 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $31
Most common
$40
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Beauty therapists
- usually work long hours, including evenings and weekends and may work shifts
- usually work in beauty salons, spas, fitness centres and health clinics
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be accurate
Tasks
- clean facilities or work areas
- clean tools or equipment
- assess skin or hair conditions
- apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin
- demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use
- teach health or hygiene practices
- provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients
- maintain professional knowledge or certifications
- maintain client information or service records
- administer therapeutic massages
Enterprising
Practical
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need experience to become a beauty therapist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) or similar
- to do an apprenticeship in beauty
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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