Training in beauty therapy involves several techniques that cater to improving a client's overall care, both physically and mentally. Clients in this field are looked at as a whole. Therapists do not focus on specific features or problems, but rather look at the person from every perspective in order to provide therapy that is effective in improving all aspects of their well-being. Therapists provide physical beauty services such as facials, hair cutting and styling, and nail treatments. They also work to increase a patient's self-confidence and encourage them to live a healthy, positive lifestyle that improves their physical appearance and view of their life and body.
The overall goal of a beauty therapist is to improve a person's inner peace and outer appearance. They do not give psychological help, but rather promote positive feelings of comfort, self-confidence and well-being to clients through beautification treatments. Beauty therapists will provide hair, skin or nail treatments while explaining to clients the reason behind any problems they have (acne, dry hair, damaged cuticles) and explain any lifestyle changes they could make to keep these problems at bay.
Beauty therapists are aware of the needs of their clients on several different levels. If a therapist is giving a facial or other skin-related procedure, they will improve the look of the skin while explaining to the client the condition their skin was in and what they may be able to do in order to improve it. Therapists will often provide clients with skin, hair or nail care routines as well as information about lifestyle habits that may affect their condition.
Beauty therapist certifications are documentation that prove a therapist has been trained in all beauty procedures they plan to practice. Certification also shows they possess the ability to work with clients on a personal basis and provide information to them that will improve their overall well being. Beauty therapists are typically employed at different types of rehabilitation centers or healthcare facilities, and serve patients who are going through a difficult time. They are frequently hired to work with cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, and need a way to relax and feel good about themselves and their current condition. Therapists often help cancer patients to cope with physical changes they may be undergoing and encourage them to think positively about their situations.
Beauty therapist training programs typically involve trainings regarding facials, nail treatments, aromatherapy, nutrition, hydrotherapy, electrolysis, body wraps, eyelash coloring, hairdressing, eyebrow sculpting and makeup application.
They provide these beauty treatments and educate the patient with soothing words to comfort them regarding illnesses they may have and give them a sense of comfort and well-being. They also make sure the patient leaves with a new outlook on taking care of their body to feel good from the inside out. Many therapists will provide nutrition tips to will improve the patient's beauty and health routine.