estettista

Estetista is the Italian occupational title for a professional who offers cosmetic and beauty treatments. The standard spelling in Italian is estetista; estettista is occasionally encountered but is generally regarded as a misspelling in Italian contexts. The term derives from estetica (aesthetics) and the agent noun suffix -ista.

Estetisti work across beauty salons, spas, and clinics, performing a range of non-medical cosmetic services. Typical activities include skincare analysis, facials, exfoliation, waxing and hair removal, manicure and pedicure, makeup application, and lash or brow services. Many also offer massage or body treatments and other cosmetic services. In some markets, advanced procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser-based services may be available, but these often require additional training, certification, or medical supervision depending on local regulations.

Education and regulation vary by country. Common pathways involve beauty therapy or cosmetology programs lasting several months to two years, with instruction in anatomy, skin physiology, sanitation, safety, and practical techniques. Licensing or certification is required in many jurisdictions to practice as an estetista, and some regions regulate the profession through professional associations or oversee certain procedures more strictly. The role is typically distinct from medically oriented professionals and from the broader artistic concept of aesthetics.

See also: esthetician, cosmetologist, aesthetics. In Italian usage, estetista denotes a beauty professional focused on cosmetic skin, body, and nail services, rather than a medical or purely artistic role.