Cosmetologist
Cosmetologist is a professional in skin and beauty care. Cosmetologists plan and implement various treatments for customers. Most cosmetologists work as entrepreneurs. The work requires competence in beauty care, manual skills and customer service skills.
As entrepreneurs, as well as in beauty salons, health care companies, spas, cosmetics stores and companies importing cosmetics.
The profession requires competence in various forms of skin and beauty care, such as facial, foot, hand and body care. In addition, there is a need for mastering different forms of cosmetic treatments, such as competence in measures related to hair removal and tinting/shaping of lashes and eyebrows. The professional competence of a cosmetologist is based on knowledge of hygiene, human anatomy and physiology, as well as know-how in the ingredients of cosmetics and skin care methods. In addition, cosmetologists guide customers in finding their own style.
Interaction skills play a key role in the profession, and empathy is useful in customer encounters. In addition to treatment and product competence, forming an individual care plan requires the ability to listen to the customer's needs. Manual skills are emphasised in the work of a cosmetologist, and precision and steady hands are an advantage in many work stages.
The profession of cosmetologist also requires marketing and sales skills because cosmetologists sell not only their own services but also products and equipment related to beauty care. The sector is constantly evolving, so cosmetologists must maintain their professional skills by training and actively seeking new information.
Good physical condition is essential in the work, as sometimes static and physical working positions and conditions can put a strain on the hands and back. The work of a cosmetologist may focus on evenings and weekends, so flexibility is often required in the profession.
In vocational institutions in upper secondary education and training, you can complete a Vocational Qualification in Hair and Beauty Care (Cosmetologist or Cosmetics Consultant). Once competence has accumulated, a specialist vocational qualification in hair and beauty care can also be completed. The qualification can also be completed through an apprenticeship. University of applied sciences Beauty Care degree is a Bachelor of Beauty and Cosmetics.
Median salary
2338 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries
