A beauty therapist is a skilled professional who provides a range of skin and body treatments to enhance clients’ appearance, relaxeation, and overall well-being. Working in salons, spas, wellness centres, and clinics, beauty therapists specialise in skincare, facials, body treatments, waxeing, massage, and advanced therapies. With a deep understanding of skin health, product formulations, and client care, beauty therapists help clients achieve their aesthetic and wellness goals.
EDEN BRENNAN
Advanced Beauty & Dermal Therapist,
Registered Nurse
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Eden is a passionate skin expert with a background in both beauty therapy and nursing. She started out in beauty therapy, where she built a solid foundation in skincare, aesthetics, and looking after clients with care and attention. It wasn’t long before her curiosity about how the skin really works led her to study nursing, giving her a deeper understanding of skin health from a clinical point of view.
Thanks to her combined experience, Eden brings a well-rounded approach to her work— blending the hands-on, personal care of beauty therapy with the knowledge and precision that comes from nursing. She’s all about creating personalised skin treatments that work, while making sure her clients feel comfortable, confident, and well looked after.
"As a beauty therapist, I’ve found great purpose in using my skills to bring comfort and dignity to patients in palliative care. It's a deeply human connection, and by offering gentle, nurturing touch during a time when it’s most needed. This area of nursing is something I truly value and feel honoured to support."
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What Does a Beauty Therapist Do?
Beauty therapists offer a variety of services designed to improve skin health, body wellness, and relaxation. They combine hands-on treatments with expert advice to provide personalised beauty and skincare solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct client consultations to assess skin type, concerns, and treatment suitability.
- Perform facials, chemical peels, and advanced skin treatments for hydration, anti-aging, and acne control.
- Provide waxing, threading, and other hair removal services.
- Deliver body treatments such as scrubs, wraps, and cellulite-reducing therapies.
- Offer relaxeation and therapeutic massage treatments.
- Recommend and sell skincare products for at-home care.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, skincare innovations, and treatment technologies.
Work Environments:
Beauty therapists work in various professional settings, including:
Beauty Salons & Spas:
Providing facial, body, and relaxation treatments.
Dermal Clinics & Medi-Spas:
Performing advanced skin treatments under clinical supervision.
Luxury Resorts & Wellness Centers:
Offering high-end beauty and spa services.
Cruise Ships & Destination Spas:
Traveling while working in premium beauty environments.
Beauty Retail & Product Consultation:
Advising customers on skincare and cosmetics.
Self-Employment & Mobile Services:
Running an independent beauty therapy business.
Skills & Qualifications
Skills required:
Knowledge of Skin & Body Treatments:
Expertise in skin care, facial techniques, and massage therapies.
Customer Service & Consultation Skills:
Ability to assess client needs and recommend suitable treatments.
Attention to Detail & Precision:
Ensuring high-quality treatments with a professional touch.
Understanding of Health & Safety Standards:
Maintaining hygiene and following industry regulations.
Product Knowledge & Sales Skills:
Educating clients on skincare and wellness products.
To become a beauty therapist, formal training and certification are usually required, including:
Certificate III in Beauty Services (Entry-level qualification for basic treatments)
Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Comprehensive qualification covering advanced treatments, massage, and skincare)
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Diploma of Salon Management
Advanced Certifications (E.g., Laser & IPL Skin Rejuvenation, Dermal Therapy, Microdermabrasion)
CPR & Infection Control Certification (Essential for maintaining safety standards)
Industry Accreditation & Licensing (Depending on state or country regulations)
Career Growth & Opportunities
Beauty therapists can specialise or advance in areas such as:
Advanced Skin & Dermal Therapy:
Specialising in clinical skincare treatments like laser therapy and skin needling.
Spa Management & Business Ownership:
Running a beauty salon, spa, or wellness clinic.
Luxury Beauty & Wellness:
Working with premium brands or VIP clients in high-end spas.
Beauty Education & Training:
Teaching future beauty therapists in academies or private workshops.
Retail & Product Development:
Becoming a skincare consultant, brand ambassador, or developing a beauty product line.