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Beauty consultant
Beautician, beauty brand ambassador
Beauty consultants sell beauty products and help customers choose which ones to buy.
Average salary (a year)
£14000
Starter
£25000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
38.0 to 40.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
on a rota
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role; applying directly
College
You could study for
a Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Consultancy, a Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy, a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, a general qualification in retail, sales or customer service
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You could do an intermediate apprenticeship as a beauty make-up consultant.
This typically takes 12 months to complete as a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work
You could work in retail sales then apply for a consultant's position with a beauty stall in a department store.
Direct Application
You may be able to apply directly if you have experience in a retail sales, beauty therapy or a customer service role.
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Career Tips
It will be useful to show a keen interest in make-up and skin care brands.
You could
follow cosmetics 'influencers' on social media, trial new products and write online reviews, do your own social media, make-up or skin-care tutorials
Further Information
You can find out more about careers in beauty consultancy and therapy from the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority.
You can also find out more about working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Customer service skills
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    The ability to work well with others
    Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    Persuading and negotiating skills
    Active listening skills
    The ability to sell products and services
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
In this role you'll
talk to customers and recommend the best products for them, give advice on how to use and apply products, meet sales targets, keep up to date with new product ranges, monitor stock levels and re-order items, keep customer and product records, handle cash and card payments
Working environment
You could work at a store, on a cruise ship, in a beauty clinic or from home.
You may need to wear a uniform.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience and further training you could supervise other beauty consultants or move into retail management.
You could work as a beauty brand sales representative or start your own beauty business.
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