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.
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.
彼女はデパートの美容部員として働いています。
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.
エステティシャンにフェイシャルマッサージをしてもらいました。
I had a facial massage from a beautician.
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.
美容師がヘアメイクを担当します。
The beautician will do the hair and makeup.
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.
ネイリストにネイルアートを頼みました。
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.
医療エステティシャンがレーザー脱毛を行います。
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.