While learning to treat clients’ skin, it’s crucial to take care of yourself as well, by trying an array of bodywork, holistic therapies, and skin treatments. Sampling professional spa services is not only relaxing and enjoyable, it’s an essential part of your education.
Make a series of appointments at various spas in your area and work your way through the menu of services: waxing, wraps, massage, and more. Your adventures serve multiple purposes. You’ll experience the benefits your future clients will enjoy. You’ll learn about various spa environments, helping you define what type of spa you want to own or work in. Finally, by keeping your eyes, ears, and mind open, you’ll witness the nuances of effective customer service.
If you think you’d like to offer spa parties once you begin working, experience one yourself by booking a spa party with friends or classmates. Introduce yourself to the spa party hostess, letting her know you are an esthetics student, and ask her what she has learned while planning packages for spa visitors. Consider how long a spa party should last, based on how many people can be treated without feeling rushed. Pay attention to how the spa adds fine touches that can transform the event location into a soothing getaway, using food, music, scents, small gifts and all the other items used.
Your spa experiences as a client are a great chance to study everything that is going on. The beauty of this appealing assignment is that you get to repeat it as often as you like. Make your spa day a regular occurrence, and schedule your next appointment each time you go. And, above all, enjoy!
Key Questions As You Spa
- Did any of the professionals treating you make a particularly strong impression? What can you learn from his or her skills and style?
- Did other spa visitors seem pleased and relaxed?
- Did you observe or experience anything that motivated you to improve your own skills or learn something new?
- If you purchased any products, what made you select those items?
- How did the spa staff treat each other? Was there a sense of teamwork and respect?
- In what way did your spa day make you think about your own postgraduation plans?
- If you had been the esthetician or in charge of this spa, what would you have done differently?
- Was there anything you did not enjoy (including treatments, customer service, and overall spa atmosphere)?
- What would you like to try next time?