Extra education

[Emily0x]

Hi everyone. I have my cosmetology license, I know that I can work in a spa with that since it covers esthetician, but what if I wanted to get into the microdermabraision and laser hair removal? Or even medical esthetician? Does anyone know what I would have to do to do this. Would I have to go to esthetician school even though I already went for cosmetology?

 

[laurakate]

I'm not familiar with the system where you are but it's not uncommon in the UK to complete one full qualification and then take another. For example, after nvq3 beauty therapy, a level 4 qualification is required for stuff like laser treatments and spmu.

 

[PamieD]

By my understanding you can work as a supervised assistant with your cosmetology qualifications, but if you wanted to run a business by yourself or work unsupervised then yes you would have to take the required qualifications. It might be better to approach your licensing board, they will know for sure.