We surveyed 2,408 estheticians to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical esthetician. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an esthetician?
Low
High
Working as an esthetician typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an esthetician?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an esthetician typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as an esthetician?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as an esthetician. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for estheticians.
Do estheticians work full-time or part-time?
50% of estheticians work in full-time roles while 50% work part-time.
Is being an esthetician stressful?
Low
High
Estheticians tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as an esthetician?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be an esthetician.
How competitive is the workplace for estheticians?
Low
High
Estheticians tend to see lots of competition in the workplace, with desire to get ahead of co-workers being common.
Does being an esthetician require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Estheticians will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are estheticians allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Estheticians are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do estheticians have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally estheticians will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being an esthetician physically demanding?
Low
High
Being an esthetician may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are estheticians exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Estheticians tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being an esthetician require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for estheticians.
Does being a good esthetician require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as an esthetician.