Posts tagged "massage therapist"

Which career should I choose?

I am thinking about jobs and I'm trying to decide between massage therapist or a hairstylist/cosmetologist/esthetician. Which would make me more money and which has more jobs available?

Should I take the Cosmetology program or the Esthetician program? Help!?

Hi, I am going to go to school for either cosmetology or esthiology.

I don't know which one to go to because both of them are appealing to me and I like how each course sounds.

I have always wanted to enter cosmetology school from a young age and have always had a natural ability to color, cut, and style hair. I have been coloring, cutting, and styling my family and friends hair as well as my own, for several years and have never had any complaints.

I just recently (about 3 months ago) became interested in becomming and Esthetician. I really love the concept of going into work and giving facials, body treatments, and performing waxing services. I would also take classes afterward to get licensed as a massage therapist so i could also offer more variety of massage as opposed to the simple swedish taught in esthetics school.

I've been reading on here a while at similar questions and wanted to clear something up. For those of you telling people to go to cosmetology because they "do it all" that just isn't true. It is true that in cosmetology school you learn the BASICS of nails, facials, and sometimes makeup, but it doesn't teach in depth study like the Esthetician course does and you cannot work as an Esthetician if you have a cosmetology license because it only teaches basic facials... In some smaller towns then perhaps thats the case where you really can do it all, but where I'm from, cosmetology is 95% study of learning cut color and styling techniques and focuses more on nails than on skin care and makeup when they get to those areas. Just wanted to clear it up for anyone still confused about the difference. (mind you some of these questions were from years ago so I guess it doesn't realy matter...just saying)

Anywho, I know that Esthetician services may be more viewed by the general public as "luxury items" and aren't as likely to spend money on that stuff than on a hair cut and color, but Esthetics treatments are really big in the New Age and Spiritualist Universalist community that I don't worry about income (since new age spiritualism is big here) and because I want to do what i love.

That's my main problem, I love it all but don't want to do it all, I want to have one major area of specialty like either hair or esthetic services.

How do I figure out which one is going to be better for me? I know it isn't such a huge deal because i can always go back for the other one, but I'd rather get it right the first time and not be wasting time and money on schooling I dont need.

So anyone who has suggestions? Cosmetologists or Estheticians who absolutely love their jobs or hate them with any adice? All comments that are not nasty and or hateful are welcome!

Thanks soooo much!

What are your opinions on being an Esthetician or Massage Therapist in Canada?

Hi, I'm planning to do a two year diploma on either Esthetics or Massage Therapist in Canada. Which one is more in demand? When I look at the job site, there are more jobs for Massage Therapist but I've heard most massage therapists experience a burn out after 2-3 years and it's bad on their bodies.

As for Esthetics...anyone in this line?

I like health and I like beauty how to combine the two into a career?

I was thinking something that doesn't take much school, like esthetician(skin care specialist) or massage therapist. What do you think?

Massage therapist or esthetician?

I am considering going back to school to become a massage therapist or esthetician but I am not sure which would generate the most income in Louisville,KY. Can any experieced massage therapists or esthetician help me out with what I can expect to make and what are the pros/cons of each field.

Which career should I choose?

So I am considering a career change. I am currently a licensed cosmetologist. I haven't practiced for about 6 years. I have been considering a career as an Esthetician or a Massage Therapist. Any advice from any professionals out there? Which one would be better, or both? I would like to practice in the South Carolina or Florida area. What are the pros and cons of each profession?

What are massage therapist's duties in a medical office/physical therapist clinic?

What does massage therapist does in a physical therapist or similar establishment? I know what they do at spas, but what are their duties at the physical therapist's office? Is it just massage before treatment by physical therapist or some extra duties are expected from massage therapists?
Please, I need as much information as possible. Thank you in advance

Professional Liability Insurance?

I am a Nationally certified massage therapist, esthetician, and manicurist. I will be renting my own room in a salon and I need to get a professional liability insurance. Is there a good company that can cover me for all three or do I have to buy three separate ones?

For those of you who care…?

Voila, my career aptitude test!

1. Forensic Scientist
2. Biological Tech
3. Veterinarian
4. Veterinary Technician
5. Biologist
6. Agronomist
7. Marine Biologist
8. Coroner
9. Zoologist
10. Automotive Painter (Doesn't strike you as odd, right?!)
11. Pet Groomer
12. Pharmacist
13. Security Systems Technician
14. Autobody Repairer (Seriously?)
15. Animal Breeder (hahahaha...)
16. Electrician
17. Glazier
18. Esthetician
19. Conservator
20. Microbiologist
21. Agricultural Tech
22. Biotechnologist
23. Biochemist
24. Toxicologist
25. Paleontologist
26. Massage Therapist
27. Botanist
28. Ship's Crew (YAFI, I'm coming for you, bud)
29. Taxidermist (I'll be the person who stuffs the next Trigger; call me up.)
30. Bicycle Mechanic
31. Pharmacologist
32. Picture Framer
33. Furniture Finisher
34. Medical Lab Tech
35. Musical Instrument Builder and Repairer
36. Chemist
37. Chemical Engineering Tech
38. Pharmacy Technician
39. Upholsterer
40. Pathologist

Sooooooo, what do you think is the oddest? Haha, some of you know me pretty well, so I thought I'd share.

LQ: What's your dream horse job?
Ty: As quoted from Wiki- A Glazier is a construction professional who selects, cuts, installs, replaces, and removes residential, commercial, and artistic glass. Glaziers also install aluminum storefront frames and entrances, glass handrails and balustrades, shower enclosures, curtain wall framing and glass and mirror walls.

Yep. That's what I'm gonna do with my life.

How much do beauty professionals earn in NYC?

I have tried salary.com and they don't keep figures for this.

I would like to know for each job title; stylist, colorist, make-up artist, esthetician, massage therapist, and whatever else you might care to add, how much money they make, preferably in New York City, at the beginning of their careers up to the point when they have however many years of experience makes them a top stylist (and if you could be specific about the number that would be great).

Please represent gratuities accurately (even if maybe on taxes you fudge them slightly, not that I'm saying anyone does that). Thanks so much.
Salary Helper:

Thank you. Great answer. I already live in New York City. Rent is expensive, but as you can see, salaries are higher.

Let me ask you something: do those figures include gratuities or is that base salary?