With the growing popularity of laser hair removal, new centers offering the service are opening at a rapid pace.
It is imperative that these places employ people that have are certified to perform this task.
Don't even walk in the door, if the technicians are not certified.
So what does it take to achieve laser hair removal certification? Just as there are many laser hair removal centers performing the service, there are also many schools teaching the service.
You would need to take the appropriate classes to learn to to use aesthetic laser equipment safely and accurately.
This is also known as laser and light-based hair removal technologies.
The classes run anywhere from one day to two weeks of study, and then hands on training, typically totaling forty hours of training.
The cost for this training averages from three thousand to eight thousand dollars.
Many of the schools offer financing to help with the cost of the classes.
When choosing your school, it is best to interview several, and ask for copies of the class syllabus to make sure they teach every possible aspect of laser hair removal.
The syllabus should be professional and well laid out to support the best education.
The best schools are the ones that offer longer courses (i.
e.
two weeks of study as opposed to one day of study).
You want to avoid schools that are offering 'quickie' courses.
Really take your time and learn as much as you can.
The school should cover all the material you need to succeed as a technician including giving you full details on safe use of the lasers, the life cycle of the hair, best practices with clients and more.
Part of the certification is also hands on training.
It is in your best interest to get as much hands on experience as you can.
The more experience you have, the better job you will do.
This is a very lucrative field, that is absolutely booming.
Getting your certification will ensure that you can be a part of this exciting career path.