Why Aesthetics?

The Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetic Skin Care welcomes you to the field of beauty and health. You will find a career as an aesthetician to be personally fulfilling as you enrich and improve your client’s skin.

Growing opportunities in aesthetics
Aesthetics has become a popular health and beauty field for both men and women. Baby boomers especially enjoy treatments that will help them look and feel younger, as well as provide remedies for wrinkled and aging skin. 

Places of employment
There are many opportunities for the licensed aesthetician. Employment opportunities include medical settings where aestheticians assist doctors and work with patients pre- and post-cosmetic surgery. Aestheticians are also found in clinical and salon settings such as health service centers, athletic clubs, private spas, beauty and tanning salons, hotel and resort fitness facilities, private practices, and clinics. Aestheticians also work in the cosmetic industry, in marketing and advertising. Many own spas and salons, teach, or work free-lance as independent consultants and/or contractors.

Salary
Weekly salaries range from $500-$800 to $50-$100 a day as a part-time employee. Commission as a full-time independent contractor can range from $1000-$1500 a week to $50-$100 daily part-time. Our students are typically women ranging in age from 18 to 62. There are untapped opportunities for men in this field.

You can choose to work full or part-time or set up a Aesthetics practice of your own.