Why I'm an esthetician

I began my esthetics career when I was 20 years old. When I graduated from high school I did what most girls from a nice suburban neighborhood do, I went to TTU. I thought going to college and studying business marketing would have been a good career choice for me. The problem was, I didn’t have any passion for it. While I was in my 2nd year all I found myself doing was researching Medical Esthetics. I wrote out a plan on how I would one day become a Medical Esthetician. To make a long story short, when I couldn't take it anymore I went to follow my dream. I enrolled in esthetics school and instantly became the model student. Which, full disclosure here, I wasn't at Tech. It wasn't before long that I rose to the top of the class and I was finally on my way!

After a decade in the industry (working for one of DFW's most lucrative Med Spas), I still love being an esthetician. Here’s why:

• I rarely get bored analyzing my clients skin. Everyone has different skin and their own way to take care of it. This is where I come in. As a Professional Skincare Consultant I am able to identify specific areas that can rejuvenate anyone’s appearance. My education and experience qualify me to identify any problems from the symptoms someone may be having. I pride myself on helping with all skincare issues. From acne, to brown spots, to wrinkles, large pores the list goes on and on. Everyone was born in different skin. This is why it's so important to talk to an Esthetician on what treatments are best suited for your skin type. Be aware on how to take the best care of your skin. Skin care is not a blanket regimen; different people will react differently to treatments and products alike. Our skin is the biggest organ on our bodies and it’s the first thing people see, no matter where they’re looking.

• The healing power of touch. I remember the first facial I ever had like it was yesterday. During that treatment I fell in love with the whole aura around facials and what they meant to me. It was then I knew that I wanted to heal people with the power of touch. I am a huge believer in the synergy that you give off when you actually touch someone in a loving kind way. When we experience friendly, affectionate touch our bodies release oxytocin. This is also referred to as "The Love Hormone". It reduces anxiety and promotes a general sense of well-being. When you apply the right kind of pressure and touch to a facial treatment, the results can be rewarding in many ways. Not only did you get results by getting rid of tired dull skin cells, but also you feel nurtured and taken care of. The meaningful touch a great Esthetician can give you may be different than what you’re used to. Know that when you leave your Estheticians’ table, you should not only feel better but look better too.

• I truly enjoy the empathy as a beauty professional. The term empathy is a relatively new one, which arose in the later half of the nineteenth century. It means to feel as one with, as an esthetic sympathy or an emotional understanding between two people. To me, that’s what being an Esthetician is all about, “esthetic sympathy”. People can be sensitive about their appearance. Let's face it; none of us like to talk about our insecurities. We may feel embarrassed, nervous, unsure or all these and more. An Esthetician does not just know how to move a laser around or wipe cream on your face. It's about understanding why we do the treatments and most importantly, how to do them well. As an Esthetician it's so important to be knowledgeable about skin types, what people are allergic to, and what complications could arise from treatments. This way you can make an expert recommendation, you know, the opinion people are paying us for?! There is an art as well as a science to the practice of esthetics.

This art must be protected by our passion, intuition, empathy, and respect.

MAK

Why I'm an esthetician

Friday, October 2, 2015

Why I'm an esthetician: I began myesthetics career when I was 20 years ol...