One can specialize in any of the fields like beauty therapy, hair styling, make-up, massage, facials, manicure, pedicure, electrolysis, herbal beauty care, mehndiwalli etc. This is a profession, possible to practice in more than one specialisation concurrently. 

Beauty therapy covers care and treatment of face, skin, nails and body. This include make-up, facials, waxing, threading, pedicure, manicure, massaging etc. Hair dressing involves hair styling, colouring, cutting and treatment of the hair and scalp. Hair specialists uses a wide range of techniques to make hair look healthy and attractive. They are required to know about the care and application of hairpieces, wigs and other accessories. 

Fashion and advertising offer scope to beauticians and hair stylists. To achieve professionalism and a good reputation in this field, the beauty specialist must blend their technical skills with a dash of creativity and imagination.

Beauty care specialists can work with beauty parlours ranges from luxurious salons at five star hotels to commercial establishments and small, intimate owner-run parlours. A beginner in this field can work under an experienced beautician which helps to gain a tremendous amount of experience and keeping in touch with new developments. After gaining the requisite experience, one may set up their own beauty saloons or clinics. To open their own parlour, one need thorough professional knowledge of beauty culture, sufficient funds, an accessible location, quality equipment and materials and dollops of business sense. 

Makeup artistes are in great demand in the fashion, advertising, film, television and theatre industry. They requires specialized knowledge of make-up applications that will hold out under powerful studio lighting. Another opportunity is in cosmetic firms as beauty consultant and salesperson and for this in addition to detailed knowledge of the products they promotes, they must possess excellent knowledge of grooming, skin, hair and nail care. They can also be appointed as instructors in health clubs and allied field.