Hair & beauty / Beauty
Beauty Therapist CV example (UK)
A beauty therapist CV that lists the treatments you're qualified in, your insurance and hygiene standards, and how you build a client base.
Example CV profile
Qualified beauty therapist (Level [2/3]) with [n] years in a [salon / spa]. Trained in facials, waxing, lash and brow treatments, nails and massage, with careful consultations, patch tests and records for every client.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Facials & skin analysis
- Waxing (including intimate, if trained)
- Lash & brow treatments
- Manicures, pedicures & gel
- Body massage
- Client consultations & patch tests
- Treatment records & aftercare
- Retail & rebooking
Example experience bullet points
- Delivered a full column of treatments, keeping to treatment times and spa standards.
- Patch-tested and recorded consultations for lash and brow tints, with no adverse reactions in [period].
- Increased my retail sales through simple aftercare advice tailored to each client.
- Kept the treatment room to the salon's hygiene standards and passed internal audits.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- NVQ / VTCT / ITEC Level 2 or 3 Beauty Therapy – college, year
- Brand training (e.g. product houses) – year
- Public liability and treatment insurance (if self-employed)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
beauty therapist · facials · waxing · lash and brow · nails · massage · consultation · patch test · NVQ Level 3
Tips for a beauty therapist CV
- List the treatments you're qualified to do. Employers check certificates.
- Mention any special treatment licence if your council requires one for treatments you do.
- Show rebooking and retail honestly; they matter to salon owners.
- A portfolio of your own nail, lash or brow work helps.
Salon and spa pay often includes commission on treatments and retail. Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Do I need insurance to work as a beauty therapist?
If you're employed, the salon's insurance usually covers you. If you're self-employed or mobile, you'll normally need your own treatment and public liability insurance.
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