How to find and choose a great Esthetician
In this day and age of the internet online reviews are one
of the top ways to find an Esthetician but sometimes the reviews can be
misleading and sometimes you don't know if they are real reviews or slanted in one way or
the other. The Esthetician may have 5
star reviews but that doesn’t always mean that she or he is the right one for
you. There are also lots of facial deals
and in my opinion some of those deals can be a true bargain and a great way to try
different types of facials and facialists on your search to find “the one” but sometimes you
are going to get a cookie cutter facial or a rushed job because you are not a
full-paying client – I’m not saying this is right but it does happen. It makes the best sense for your skin to find
an esthetician you can feel comfortable with and stick with because they will
know your skin. The following are some of my top tips for finding an
esthetician you can glow with…
Do you have a coworker or friend or perhaps someone you have
met who has gorgeous glowing skin? Chances are she or he might have an
esthetician on their speed dial so don’t hesitate to ask what their secret is
and you may just get an amazing referral.
Is there a skincare line you absolutely love? If so, check
that companies website and see if they have a esthetician in your area who uses
the products since many companies have a referral system in place with their customers. You could also call the skincare company and
ask them directly to recommend someone. If
you absolutely love a certain organic skincare line or a special alpha hydroxy based
line it makes sense to find an esthetician who has a similar philosophy and
recommends and uses some of your favorites in their skincare practice.
You can also contact estheticians and ask for a complimentary
consultation. When I had my skincare
practice I offered free initial consults where I would have potential clients
come in and perhaps bring their regimen in so I could see what their skincare routine
was and I would examine their skin under the orb of truth aka my magnifying
lamp. I would then offer suggestions and devise a plan of action based on what they
wanted to achieve with their skin. This
was a great way to meet first and talk about their skincare goals and what
services I had to offer and to see if I felt I could help them achieve their skincare
goals. I also would give them samples to try, homework in the way of special
teas to drink, vitamins to take and other lifestyle tips to support their
skincare goals and then schedule a facial at that meeting.
Six questions to ask your potential esthetician:
What type of training have you had? (This is a good question
to ask. Make sure your esthetician has attended classes and studied beyond the
standard state issued license)
What’s your philosophy on skincare?
What type of products do you use during your facials?
What would you recommend for my skin and have you worked
with my particular skin type or the issue I’m having?
What’s your specialty? (This is important because some
estheticians specialize in Brazilian waxing or lash extensions which is great
if that’s what you’re getting but I would recommend having an esthetician who
is passionate about skincare and lists skincare as their number one specialty for getting maximum results from your facials!)