It seems the world is beginning to head back to business as usual. Many people in the beauty industry are rethinking what they are doing and how they will continue forward. Whether they are just starting out in the field of aesthetics, a spa owner, or the head a thriving business, this past year has afforded all a moment to reflect on career paths and ponder what the future holds. If a practitioner is just starting out, make a business plan that will allow for the transition to become the boss. If one has been in the business for over 15 years, consider transitioning to less day-to-day involvement to create a better work-life balance. Nonetheless, there are various stages of an aesthetics career and different means to best create a full, meaningful life.

Shiri Sarfati is a beauty and wellness expert, as well as a licensed aesthetician. She is an executive at her family-owned professional skin care company, Repechage. She has been quoted in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and on CNN, CBS, and FOX. Sarfati is a passionate and knowledgeable presenter and has been an invited speaker at conferences around the world. She earned a master’s degree in cosmetic and fragrance marketing and management from The Fashion Institute of Technology.