How To Find a Great Esthetician When You’re New In Town

You’re new to town and now you need to find a good esthetician. Who are you going to trust with your most sensitive and precious parts?

Choosing the right esthetician can be difficult so I’ve come up with a few suggestions to help you out.

1. Read reviews on Yelp, Citysearch or  Judysbook. Remember not everyone loves everyone but you want to find someone who’s reviews seem to match up. Read all the reviews because sometimes you can tell they have everyone and their mother posting great reviews that might not be legit.

2. Ask your friends or around your job. You can also ask friends on your favorite social site. Personal referrals are almost always best.

3. This may not sound PC but here goes…. avoid nail salons for facials and waxing services. These services are very personal and you want to make sure you won’t have a language barrier or worse- a different person each time you go in.

4. Cheapest is not always the best and neither are the most expensive waxes for obvious reasons! When I see someone charging $75 for a 15 minute brazillian wax, I think hmmm…does she think this is a chore? You want someone who is competent and happy to do the job. In other words, someone who doesn’t think it’s a hard job to do.

5. Think twice about big chain salons. Although they provide very nice facilities and amenities, the best estheticians won’t stick around for long because the big chains don’t pay well.  The best ones usually open a boutique salon of their own, like me

6. If you can, do your research on the products they use. Do they use good quality wax or skin care products? Are they able to tell you about it?

7. This stinks but be prepared to wait. A good esthetician might not be available on the same day or without a reservation because she’s in high demand. But don’t worry- that’s a good sign for you.

8. If you’re looking for a brazilian wax and are a little unsure, try a bikini wax first. You might not want to commit to go full monty on your first appointment and besides, it’s a great way to try her out without getting in too deep, so to speak.

Hope this helps!

Should I see an Esthetician or a Dermatologist?

What are Your Skin Care Needs?

One of the most common questions faced when considering professional skin care treatment is not which treatment you would like to have, but whether you should see an esthetician or a dermatologist.

Most people are aware that a dermatologist completes more specialized training than an esthetician, but beyond that definition, the difference between the two professions is blurry.  Determining whether to visit an esthetician or a dermatologist is easier once you know the difference between the titles.

Esthetician

A licensed esthetician, also known as a skin care therapists or “waxers”, are trained in every area he or she works in and often work in salons or spas.  Estheticians do more than offer skin care to their clients and may offer treatments such as:

· Facial scrubs and peels

· Acne treatments

· Hair removal

· Permanent makeup

· Eyelash extensions

· IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments

In addition to these treatments, a licensed esthetician can offer home skin care advice and recommend skin care routines and makeup application tips.

Because a licensed esthetician is trained in each area of treatment, she may have as much knowledge about over-the-counter skin care products as any licensed practitioner, and she has more experience with skin care than a general practitioner. Licensed estheticians can also make prescription recommendations as well as over-the-counter recommendations.

Dermatologist

A dermatologist is a licensed practitioner trained specifically to diagnose skin disease. Unlike estheticians, dermatologists can write prescriptions and are better suited to treat unusual or difficult skin disorders. If you are experiencing pain, a rash, or a recurring medical skin condition, a dermatologist is better suited to help you find proper treatment.

Finding an Esthetician

Finding the right esthetician can be a difficult task.  Think about it: Depending on what type of services you get, these people become extremely intimate with your body and delicate lady parts. You are trusting that this person is not going to burn or cut you or even worse–give you some kind of infection from unsanitary practices. So do your research when looking for an esthetician.  Ask family, friends and co-workers who they recommend. Find someone who:

· Has a state esthetician license

· Has experience working in skin care

· Doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable about your body

· Can provide patient testimonials

· Offers a wide range of aesthetic treatments

Both women and men are finding the glowing benefits of professional skin care. While at-home skin care is an important step in keeping your skin healthy and beautiful, professional skin care by either a esthetician or dermatologist care can improve your skin’s appearance, texture and color in ways that over-the-counter treatments cannot.

Hope this helps

Liz