Skill explained

A beauty therapist is a specialist in skin and body care, massage and makeup. Beauty therapists are able to plan, apply and market face, body, feet and hand treatments and makeup. They can provide advice on how to use colours, find a personal style, look after your skin and body, and how to choose and use skincare products. They are employed in beauty salons, electrolysis studios, spa's and onboard therapist on cruise ships or long haul flights, scalp treatment and hair replacement clinics and other similar establishments and in cosmetic departments of retail establishments such as pharmacies and department stores, or they may be self-employed.

Required skills

Caring, tactful, intelligent, excellent communication skills and have a well-groomed appearance, knowledge of fashion and love of continuous learning

What the Competitors do at the Competition

Competitors are judged on:

Working Environment – Hygiene & Safety Requirements

Professional Attitude & Client Relationships

Knowledge and understanding of Client Relationships

Preparation of Client Service Areas

Spa Pedicure & Spa Manicure Treatments, application of French gel nail product with a liquid gel product and cured by the blue light overlay on a natural nail & glued temporary plastic nails with Nail Art

Advanced Facial Treatments with Electrical Instruments

Basic Facial Treatment

Full Spa Body Treatment and Body Massage

Bridal and Fantasy Makeup

Temporary Hair Removal on Lip and Eyebrow

Lash & Brow Tint