Esthetician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Esthetician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Providing waxing, facials, body treatments, and makeup applications and lessons.
Adhering to appointments in a timely manner by monitoring time schedule.
Welcoming clients in a warm, friendly manner, accompanying them to and from treatment rooms, and thanking them sincerely on departure.
Maintaining product knowledge to promote and sell spa and salon services, and retail products.
Adhering to esthetics policies pertaining to chemical usage, and cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance of equipment.
Caring for linens and replacing them between sessions.
Ceasing treatment and informing supervisor in the event of inappropriate guest behavior.
Interviewing clients to obtain information about contraindications, and examining skin to evaluate suitability of treatments.
Advising clients on skin care, and recommending suitable treatments and home care regimens.
Engaging and conversing with clients during sessions on topics relating to their interests.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Esthetician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Esthetician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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