Esthetics

What is Esthetics?

Per the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, an esthetician is "an individual who, for compensation, engages in any one or a combination of the following practices, esthetics, or cosmetic skin care:

• Massaging the face, neck, decolletage, or arms of an individual;
• Trimming, tweezing, shaping, or threading eyebrows;
• Dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows or applying eyelash extensions;
• Waxing, threading, stimulating, cleansing, or beautifying the face, neck, arms, torso, or legs of an individual by any method with the aid of the hands or any mechanical or electrical apparatus or by the use of a cosmetic preparation.

(https://sos.ga.gov/plb/acrobat/Laws/28_Cosmetology_43-10.pdf)  

Esthetician VS Aesthetician
What's the Difference?

When doing research and learning about the career, you will see both the spelling "Esthetics" and "Aesthetics". Which spelling is used is is often dependent on the field you are working in. "Estheticians" often work in spas and salons, while "aestheticians" are more often found in medical settings. 

Librarian Tip! When completing online research using Esthetics or Esthetician as a search term, include both spellings to ensure you get all search results!
For example, your search would look like: estheticians OR aestheticians 
This will retrieve all results that use either term. 

How to Become A License Esthetician in Georgia

1. Graduate from an esthetician training program (such as the Esthetician Program here at Wiregrass)
2. Pass the Georgia Esthetician Examination which includes a practical exam and a written exam
3. Submit an Esthetician License Application 
4. Complete Continuing Education in order to renew your license on August 31st on odd-numbered years. 

(https://www.estheticianedu.org/georgia/)