O*NET-SOC 39-5094.00

Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6207/2012
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.507/2012
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.507/2012
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.1207/2012
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.1207/2012
Coordination2.B.1.b3.007/2012

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8807/2012
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8807/2012
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2012
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.507/2012
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.507/2012
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2507/2012

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.Core8507/2012
Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.Core8507/2012
Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.Core8507/2012
Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.Core8507/2012
Select and apply cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and tonics.Core8307/2012

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.811/2023
Social4.0611/2023
Conventional3.1511/2023
Enterprising3.0111/2023
Artistic2.9211/2023
Investigative2.0611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.