Britney Johnson
Esthetics Graduate from Bellus Academy
Just as there are numerous plays, strategies and tactics on the playing field, skincare professionals have a tremendous range of treatments, modalities, ingredients, and products that can support a winning self-care regimen.
Coaching and mentoring are also a big part of success in building a winning skincare career. As a graduate of Bellus Academy’s esthetics program, mentors played a big role in supporting my success. I value my mentors and the Bellus Academy teachers who poured into me. At some point, they too were rookies, and now they are helping me learn and grow.
It’s important to move past the fear to step into success when entering a career. I was encouraged by a Bellus Academy educator to enter the Circadia Rookie of the Year competition, so I channeled my inspiration and dove back into the world of social media that I’d exited 12 years earlier. My “fall beauty” entry won over the judges and connected me with influencers in the beauty community.
Paying it forward to help others is embedded in my DNA. From creating a practice room where other estheticians could practice their craft in a safe, socially distanced space during the pandemic, to pouring into Club HBHF to teach next gen athletes life skills such as financial literacy and nurturing mental health, to showing athletes how to devise a simple skincare regimen, I strive to help others achieve their goals.
Just a year-and-a-half after completing my esthetics program, I am stepping into my skincare career with velocity and grace and a commitment to staying relatable through education. I want to serve as an educator and an influencer to the next generation – focusing on multicultural skincare. As an avid learner, I started learning about skincare on YouTube DIY tutorials, but found few videos that addressed multicultural skin. I eventually want to open my own medi-spa.
My playbook for success is rooted in education and my learning strategy includes attending tradeshows, webinars, and networking. I’m on the fast track to achieving MVP status in the skincare sector.