Waxing Specialist

Also called: Wax Technician, Brow Specialist

Removes unwanted hair with wax and threading at waxing studios and salons.

A day in the life

She does twenty-plus quick appointments a day, from brows to full legs, keeping clients relaxed and moving fast so no one waits.

Pay over a career

Starting
$25k
Typical
$38k
High
$60k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. State esthetician license (about 600-750 training hours) plus an exam.

Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Esthetics (trade school).

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 7% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Online booking handles the schedule; waxing and threading are fast, hands-on services robots won't take soon.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Cosmetology CTE program, Health, Biology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5094.

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