Physical beauty is one of the most enduring mysteries that have cast a spell on mankind since time immemorial. Beauty care is the technique that helps people look their best. The increasing need to appear well-groomed and attractive has assumed greater importance in today's world hereby improving the scope of this profession. It involves the knowledge and use of a range of treatments, and equipments to enhance the appearance of the face, body and hair. It is one of the most rewarding of all the art works.  Eventually it is a sum total of creativity and business acumen in most of the areas.

This lucrative career does not require any specific educational qualification. a keen interest and inclination in beauty care is the only requirement . Although a diploma course in beauty or hair care may be advantageous.many institutes also offer vocational courses on this subject. Practical skills and experience are more preferable than any academic qualifications. One can specialize in any of the fields like beauty therapy, hair styling, aromatherapy, tattoo artist, make-up, massage, facials, manicure, pedicure, electrolysis, herbal beauty care, mehndiwalli etc. This is a profession, possible to practice in more than one specialization concurrently. one needs to be a good listener to be able to give a patient hearing to your clients. A friendly nature will help put your clients at ease.

Blending technical skills with creativity and imagination is the key to success in this field. Makeup artistes are in great demand in the fashion, advertising, film, television and theatre industry. Another opportunity is in cosmetic firms as beauty consultant and salesperson or as instructors in health clubs and allied field. Other work options include the job of a fashion consultant or columnist in various newspapers and magazines.  A make-up artiste charges anywhere from 50$ to 500$ to do a bridal or photographic make-up. For make up and hair dressing in advertising campaigns one can earn around 300-800$ for a day's work. In the modelling assignment, the pay scale is much higher and it would be around 1000$ or more per day depending on the top-line-professionals. One starting out with beauty parlors can get anything from 1000-10000$ a month.