Asian J Beauty Cosmetol. 2011; 9: 0.
Comparison of Beautician National Licensing System in Germany, United Kingdom, and South Korea
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this dissertation was to compare the beautician national licensing system in South
Korea with Germany and the United Kingdom. In comparison with Germany and the United
Kingdom, the history of the Korean beautician national licensing system has been started since
October 2008, and there are several points to be improved. First, the description of the tasks and
requirements as a beautician should be more specific indicated. Second, the term ‘massage' should
be allowed to use in the beautician licensing exam besides the new term ‘manual technic', as it is
an international current word and worldwide used in beauty related educational institutions, courses
and teaching materials. Third, the practical examination subject regarding manual lymphatic skin
care should be more promoted to be used in the workplace. In general, Korean tend to prefer beauty
treatments with strong pressure, and as manual lymphatic drainage is performed with slow motion
and soft effleurage it is rarely done at the work place. Enhancing the applicability of manual lymphatic
skin care is necessary as it should not only selected as a practical examination but practiced
in work, and this should be reinforced through more education in educational institutions and
courses. Fourth, level classification may be necessary for the specialization of the beautician national
licensing system.
Keywords :
comparison, beautician, national licensing system, international, education
