Can you believe how much the demand for certified Laser Hair Technicians has increased over the last few years?!
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, job growth for skin care specialists, including laser hair removal technicians, is expected to increase by 12% between 2014 and 2024. This growth rate is faster than average when compared to all other occupations.
But wait – there’s more!
Due to growth in the need for laser technicians, hair removal treatments have increased in popularity significantly. The cost for a treatment has gone down, and technology has advanced. Making laser hair removal cheaper and more comfortable than ever.
If you’ve been interested in becoming a certified Laser Hair Technician, now is the time!
To begin, what is a Laser Hair Technician exactly?
Laser Hair Technicians typically work in spas, cosmetic surgery clinics or doctors’ offices. Some of the main responsibilities of a laser hair removal technician include preparing clients for hair removal, operation of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) – approved laser devices, as well as providing clients with post-treatment skin care and instructions.
How to become a Laser Hair Removal Technician
Want to know what the requirements to become a laser hair removal technician are? See below:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Many laser hair removal technicians attend and graduate from cosmetology and/or attend a laser hair removal vocational school
- The next step is to obtain a laser hair removal certification through the National Laser Institute (or a cosmetology school), which takes approx. 2 weeks after attending classroom training
- After receiving your certification, it is recommended that you do an apprenticeship and practice with hands-on training, observed by an instructor.
- Go on to search for a job as a laser hair removal technician. If you have been doing an apprenticeship, that same clinic may want to offer you a more permanent position.
- Most clinics prefer a laser hair technician to appear neat in appearance, physical stamina and customer service skills
How much do laser hair removal technicians make?
According to the National Laser Institute, this is the most common question they get asked, “How much money can I make as a Laser Technician?”.
According to the job site Indeed.com, the average annual salary for Permanent Hair Removal Technicians was $35,00. It is important to realize that this number is a national average.
Another factor that may affect this number is where you are working. Certain spas may pay more for a laser hair removal technician, versus a doctors office. The state in which you live may also play a factor in how much you’ll get paid. If you have an Aesthetician Licence, you’ll likely get paid more than an individual who does not have this additional license. Experience level can also play a part in how much money a technician will make.
Laser Hair removal technician and pregnancy?
Research is yet to find any legitimate safety concerns of being a laser hair removal technician while pregnant. For that matter, there are no real safety concerns with getting laser hair removal while pregnant.
However, many doctors advice waiting to get laser hair removal on the stomach and breast areas until you are no longer pregnant or breastfeeding.
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