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68 ascp skin deep march/april 2019 SALON OR SPA MANAGER Managing a salon or spa takes more than just good business sense; it also takes an insider's knowledge of the services you provide and the products you sell. Estheticians who are well-organized, adept at hiring and training, and possess good leadership skills might decide to manage a hotel or resort spa, or open their own facility instead of—or perhaps in addition to—performing treatments. Overhead in the spa or salon industry can be lower than other businesses, making it an aff ordable option for skin care specialists who are ready to be their own boss. Depending on the state, a manager's license may be required. BEAUTY EDUCATOR Another way to elevate your skills and training to a higher level is to teach the procedures you've learned. A beauty educator can teach full time at esthetic and cosmetology schools. Other options include teaching classes or workshops in salons, high-end department stores, or other settings. Tech-savvy entrepreneurs can reach a much larger audience by taking their skills online. Whether you're writing a blog or a column, posting instructional videos on YouTube, or sending out quick tips and hints on social media, you can take advantage of multimedia tools and a global platform to showcase your talents, gain followers, and earn income from sponsors, patrons, or conventional employers such as health and beauty websites and skin care manufacturers. MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN While keeping skin lovely and youthful is important, keeping it healthy is crucial. Skin is the human body's largest organ, with the average person wrapped in 22 square feet of it. The medical esthetician might work in a dermatologist's offi ce, a plastic surgeon's practice, a clinic, or a medical spa, handling duties more focused and intense than those found at the spa or salon while working under a doctor's supervision. These might include Botox injections, photo facials, vein therapy, 3 4 5