Translation guide
A professional who provides beauty treatments, such as skincare, makeup, and hair removal. In Japanese, the term depends on the specific services offered and the setting.
beautician (general)
For department store or salon skincare/makeup services.
beautician (esthetician)
For esthetic salon treatments.
A professional who performs facials, makeup, hair removal, and other esthetic treatments, typically in a salon.
Commonly used for beauticians working at cosmetic counters in department stores or beauty salons. They provide skincare and makeup advice and services.
She works as a beautician at a department store.
Refers to an esthetician who performs treatments like facials, body treatments, and hair removal at an esthetic salon. Often used for more specialized skincare services.
Primarily means 'hairdresser' or 'barber', but in some contexts can refer to a beautician who does hair and makeup. Use with caution as it strongly implies hair services.
Usually means hairdresser; clarify if you mean skincare or makeup services.
A professional who provides nail care and nail art services.
Specifically a nail artist or manicurist. This is the standard term for a beautician who does nails.
I asked the beautician for nail art.
A professional who performs advanced skincare treatments, often under medical supervision.
A medical esthetician who works in a clinic or medical spa, performing treatments like laser therapy or chemical peels.
A medical beautician performs laser hair removal.
美容部員 typically works at a cosmetic counter or beauty salon, focusing on makeup and skincare product sales and application. エステティシャン works in an esthetic salon, providing hands-on treatments like facials, body wraps, and hair removal. The former is more sales-oriented, the latter more treatment-oriented.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'beautician'. Using ビューティシャン is not common and may cause confusion. Always specify the type of service.
I had a facial massage from a beautician.
The beautician will do the hair and makeup.