Preparing for Esthetician School

If you are interested in becoming an Esthetician, you’ll need to attend school first. While going back to school can be rather daunting, there are steps you can take to prepare for school so that once you get there you are ready to be successful. 

The way you approach school can have a lasting impact on your career. Make sure you make the most of your time in school by learning as much as you can, making new connections, and learning about the industry. 

Follow these 7 steps to prepare for esthetician school: 

1. Choose a Specialty You Love 

This career is unique in that you have to choose a specialty within the industry. Because of this, you have to go through specialized training and become certified. So while you can change your mind about your specialty later in your career, it’s much easier to make the right choice in the beginning.

Learn as much as you can about each specialty and try to envision yourself working in each area. Where do you see yourself being the happiest? 

2. Put Yourself First

Going back to school and beginning a new career isn’t easy. You can easily become overwhelmed and so involved in your work and your clients that you forget about yourself. The problem with that is you are more likely to burn out. 

Make sure you take the time you need to take care of yourself each day. Eat healthy, get enough sleep, exercise, and make time for your friends and family. If you have a well-balanced life, you’ll be more successful in your career. 

3. Be Proactive

Stay on top of industry trends, developments, and technology, You will likely find yourself in a situation where your client asks a question that you don’t have the answer to. That is perfectly normal and okay, but if you are keeping up with trends you are less likely to run into this situation. And even if you do, if you frequently keep up with trends and developments, you’ll know where to look to find the answer to their question much quicker.

4. Know the Products

Don’t sell your client’s products that you don’t know. By researching each product that you promote, you can give your clients honest reviews and recommendations. This will help you build their trust and establish long-term relationships that will keep them coming back to you again and again.

5. Start Building Your Network

Networking is very important. As you go through school you will work with different clients and each of those clients is an opportunity for long-term business. Build your relationships with them during school and they will be more likely to return to you after you graduate.

6. Know Your Worth and Understand the Market

Determining your prices is challenging. It’s important that you understand how much your time, talent, and expertise is worth and adjust those rates for the market you are in. You don’t want to undercharge your clients because that will hurt your business, but overcharging can make landing new clients very difficult.

7. Plan to Continue Learning Throughout Your Career

Your education continues after graduation. In fact, you should make a point to keep learning throughout your career. The industry is ever-changing and you have to make sure you are making an effort to keep up.

By following these tips you can be sure that you are ready to begin school and even your career.