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How to become a beauty therapist in Brisbane

The qualification, what it costs, how long it takes, and what beauty therapists are paid in Brisbane. Nothing here is a guess. If a number changes we change it.

One qualification

Certificate III in Beauty Services is what most Brisbane employers ask for. It takes 6 to 12 months depending on the provider and how you study.

Plenty of people in this work end up self employed. The qualification is the same either way, but the last step is different.

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Where people start

Where it usually starts

People come into this work from:

  • Retail Assistant
  • Salon Assistant
  • Customer Service
Beauty Therapist$55,000 to $70,000, once qualified
Salon ownerYour own, with experience
What it costsProviders differ. We compare them so you can see the range.
What it is like here

Brisbane specifically

Plenty of therapists here end up renting a room rather than being employed, which changes the economics: you keep more per client but you find your own. Salons will usually tell you upfront which arrangement they offer.

Before you enrol

Three things worth checking

  • Ask every provider about recognition of prior learning. Experience can count.
  • Ask whether they cover the treatments salons here actually offer.
  • Ask what happens if you want to rent a room rather than be employed.

We will ask all of that for you if you would rather not. Start with the free check.