If you are interested in joining a beauty course, you may be wondering, \u201cwhat is the difference between a beautician and a beauty therapist?\u201d Aren\u2019t they the same thing? Because within the United Kingdom, both terms are used interchangeably. While they are the same, whether you will be called a beautician or a beauty therapist will depend on the qualifications and certifications you possess. Yes, it may surprise you that a beauty therapist and a beautician are different.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is what you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is a Beautician?<\/h3>\n

A beautician solely focuses on skincare and hair care treatments. For example, if you are just starting out and opt for NVQ Level 2 Beauty course, you will be trained in the following areas:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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• Skincare facials\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Nail treatments – gels, pedicures, manicures\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Spray tanning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Waxing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Hair treatment – hair cutting, colouring, styling, and other basics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Make up, such as bridal makeup, or any event-specific makeup\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  If you are skilled in these treatments, then you are a beautician.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Who is a Beauty Therapist?<\/h3>\n

  To become a beauty therapist from a beautician, you will need to build on the knowledge and skills you gained as a beautician. This is one level up and you will be performing treatments using advanced technology and tools. For example, if you have completed your Level 2 Beauty Diploma course and take up Level 3, you will be trained in the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Various types of body massages, including stone therapy, Indian head massage, and Swedish massage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Intimate waxing treatments, like Brazillian waxing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hair removal procedures like electrolysis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Facial electrical treatments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Body electrical treatments\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    So basically, the primary difference lies in professional expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n

    CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their beauty therapy learners. We also offer <\/span>free beauty therapy courses<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>funded level 3 beauty courses<\/span><\/a> with work placements.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you are interested in joining a beauty course, you may be wondering, \u201cwhat is the difference between a beautician and a beauty therapist?\u201d Aren\u2019t they the same thing? Because within the United Kingdom, both terms are used interchangeably. While they are the same, whether you will be called a beautician or a beauty therapist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":22667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118,127],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty-therapist","category-beauty-therapy"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n