Beauty Therapist career guide
Beauty therapists provide face, body and skincare treatments, advise clients and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Beauty Therapist do?
Beauty therapists provide face, body and skincare treatments, advise clients and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
- Beauty salon
- Spa
- Hotel
- Client homes
- Beauty salons
- Spas
- Hotels
- Cruise companies
- Self-employment
How to become a Beauty Therapist
Beauty therapists normally complete practical vocational training before building experience in a salon or spa.
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy is commonly expected.
- Apprenticeship
- College
Skills and progression for Beauty Therapist
- Customer care
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Hygiene and safety
- Junior Beauty Therapist
- Beauty Therapist
- Senior Therapist
- Spa Manager
- Salon Owner
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