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What is an Esthetician? Joplin, MO Has the Answer
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January 24, 2007
by Jessica Santina
Local Education Columnist
You may not even have heard of estheticians (pronounced EASE-THET-ISHUNS). The name comes from Greek and means "beautifier." If you've got a good eye for beauty, consider making a career out of it.
As an esthetician, you'll be concerned with every aspect of helping a person look their very best. This includes makeup, massage, hair treatments, or even fitness. Most people tend to specialize in a particular area of expertise. Your training program may cover all sorts of different skills and subjects, so you should get a good all-round grounding before making a decision to specialize.
You might learn about skin analysis and facial and body treatments. Your esthetician training should also cover anatomy and physiology, histology of the skin (structure), the effects of aging, skin disorders, and diseases, Swedish massage, make-up techniques, and color analysis. Because you'll be working closely with the general public, you'll also need to learn about laws, safety, and hygiene. The most successful estheticians are creative, friendly, outgoing, and concerned for other people.
Why Should I study in Joplin, MO?
Joplin is the fourth largest city in Missouri. Located on Route 66, it makes an ideal base from which to travel and visit the surrounding states of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. As a student esthetician, you'll learn the importance of a good diet, so checking out Joplin's very own Shrimpfest in June should be on your to-do list!
If you feel the need for a little exercise, there are plenty of things to get your circulation pumping, from speedway to skateboarding, and even paintballing. If you are in the mood for something a little more cultured, check out the Heartland Opera Theater, Joplin Little Theater, or even Stained Glass Theater West. Joplin, MO, is a great place to start your esthetician career.
About the Author
Jessica Santina is a freelance writer with a background in media and marketing. She also teaches first-year writing courses at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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