An Esty’s First Year Journey: September

September 1, 2024 | by LNE Magazine

Practice Makes Perfect
This month, Sofia shares how she makes time to perfect her skills with a busy school schedule.

What are some ways or methods you use to practice your skills?

When I want to perfect my facial techniques, mostly the massage portion, I’ll give facials to friends or family. I will also study videos online, just to refresh my memory or add any extra touches. When it comes to waxing, lashes, and brows, I’ll usually practice on myself or my sister. So anytime my sister or I need a brow wax or lash lift, I’m always prepared!

“When I want to perfect my facial techniques, mostly the massage portion, I’ll give facials to friends or family.”

How do you find “participants” to practice on? Or is there an alternative (dummy, mannequin, etc)?

If I need someone to work on, I’ll usually ask my friends or family, if they’re available and interested. I mostly work on my mother and sister, just because they’re always willing to help.

If you’re having trouble mastering a certain technique, how do you resolve that?

If I’m having trouble with something, I’ll usually try to do more research into it, whether that’s in my books or finding tutorials and lessons online.

How often do you work on your techniques?

With school becoming more and more challenging, I try to devote time to working on my techniques at least twice a month. If I have more free time available, I’ll also take advantage of that.

Is it helpful to hone your skills in a group setting, like taking a course, or do you prefer practicing on your own time and terms?

Even though I enjoy studying and doing a lot of my work on my own, I feel that, esthetics-wise, I work and learn better in a group setting. So, taking courses online or going to workshops helps me hone in on my skills more.