Archive for April, 2010

I'd like some thoughts on a career decision.?

This question is not about me, but about someone close to me.
She is in her 50's, no college degree, no office exp., not good at sales. Mostly she has worked as a driver and in caregiver type jobs.
She went to beauty school and became an esthetician and nail tech. She is just okay with nails. Her passion is skin care and everyone tells her she has a great touch.
She had her first job at a brand new, high end spa. The owner was difficult and several people quit because of him. She was loyal and seemed to get along with him. He fired her. He said it was because she had trouble with waxing and was not retaining clients. That they felt she was not confident and spoke to techically. That she should teach instead of working in a spa.
Now her confidence is destroyed. She doesn't know if she has what it takes or not, her friends say yes-her track record says no. Facing financal collapse, she doesn't know whether to chuck it and take a bus driving job, or try again.
Comments?

I am thinking of having skin tightening on my face done at a medical spa. Who has had this done?

Were you happy with it? Is it worth the money?
Just to clarify, the Medical Spa is part of a plastic surgeon practice and this procedure is done by a nurse.

How long after I finish Accutane, can i do Microdermabrasion to reduce my scars?

I finshed Accutane a month ago, when can i do Microdermabrasion?

Why an aesthetics of place is not absolutely relative or subjective?

We were studying about Haapala in my philosophy class and this question came up, any help would be appreciated!

Would you go to a beauty school to get your nails done?

I have been to this beauty school to get my hair cut and I have always been satisfied with the results. Well now I am thinking about getting my nails done at this same place. Is this a good idea, will the quality be good?? Thanks
Yeah the supervisors check what they are doing...

What is being an esthetician like ? I am thinking about starting a new career as an esthetician&make up artist?

Is anyone out there a practicing esthetician or make up artist that can give career tips and share there experience?

What is an accurate salary range for an esthetician?

I'm looking into becoming an esthetician and was wondering if anyone could let me know an accurate payscale?

What is the best way to treat uneven skin pigmentation due to sun damage? Chemical peel?

So my skin has these weird, uneven patches - patches of tan skin, patches of white skin. My skin used to be very even, but I think it has sun damage. Anyway, what is the best way to treat this? Should I get a chemical peel?

What is an estimate cost for laser hair removal for bikini line?

I am looking to get laser hair removal on my bikini line. I'm looking to go as far as bikini line all the way to brasil (if you get what I'm saying) I was wondering what an estimate cost would be, and what the hair removal procedure is like?

State Medical Board question – can someone help?

I am a licensed esthetician (skin care) and cosmetologist who wants to purchase a laser for aesthetic treatments. These lasers have no worse complications for the patient than waxing or electrolosis, but my state medical board just announced 3 months ago that this laser light technology could only be used by licensed physicians, PAs and CRNs. This is a cosmetic procedure and persons practicing electrology have been operating these aesthetic lasers for over a decade, but now, the medical community wants all the profits for themselves. I feel this is a violation - how can they announce that a non-surgical apparatus can not be used by persons well educated in skin care and skin conditions???? I am going to consult my attorney but wanted others' opinions on this matter. Thanks.
The Board of Cosmetology did say that they need to look into this further. And the Medical Board is telling me that it is still under investigation, however, as it stands now, they have overtaken aesthetic lasering as their own. I'll have to wait and see what their next opinion will be. Thanks.