Opportunities and challenges in the cosmetology profession - virtual meeting of experts
On July 1, 2020, a virtual meeting of experts took place to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the cosmetology profession.
With the growing public awareness that beauty is health, and health is beauty, the profession of cosmetologist is gaining increasing respect and demand in the job market. Clients of cosmetology salons are now aware of the crucial role proper skin care, professionally selected treatments tailored to the client's individual needs, and overall well-being play in maintaining skin health. Due to these factors, cosmetologists must possess knowledge in numerous fields of science, essential to diagnosing the proper functioning of the body.
Cosmetology is a field that combines issues from various areas – dermatology, aesthetic medicine, anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, allergology, physiotherapy and many others inextricably linked to the human body, and therefore also to medicine.
The event organizer Opportunities and challenges in the cosmetology profession - virtual meeting of experts former University of Health in Gdańsk.
The aim of the event was promotion of knowledge about the profession of cosmetologist.
Owners of beauty salons, cosmetologists, including university graduates, cosmetology students, high school graduates, and anyone interested in this topic were invited to participate in the webinar.
The meeting was led by the Vice-Rector of the University of Health in Gdańsk, Dr. Marzena Podgórska, MD.
The webinar covered substantive content related to the cosmetology profession. During the meeting, invited experts answered a number of questions, including:
- opportunities for professional development after completing the cosmetology program,
- cosmetology treatments that clients use most often,
- social predispositions that should characterize a cosmetologist,
- changes that have occurred in the operation of the beauty salon during the pandemic,
- changes in the relationship between cosmetologists and clients after the opening of salons during the pandemic.
At the end, an interesting panel discussion took place, during which event participants had the opportunity to ask additional questions to our specialists in the general chat.
EXPERTS of the meeting:
Dorota Sołdacka, MD, PhD
She earned her PhD in medical sciences from the Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Department and Clinic of Dermatology, Venereology, and Allergology. She is an assistant professor at the University of Health Sciences in Gdańsk. Since 2009, she has owned the beauty salon Kosmetologia Dr. Dorota Sołdacka. Her passion is skin, and her mission is to create the highest quality, synergistic treatments that affect all layers of the skin, from the deepest to the outermost. Creator of a proprietary skin therapy program developed based on nearly 20 years of skincare experience. The goal of her treatments is to revitalize and stimulate skin renewal. She focuses on high-quality, personalized skincare programs that lead to healthy skin. She advocates a holistic approach to skincare. In addition, she is a reviewer, expert, author and co-author of numerous publications and presentations at conferences on cosmetology.
Wioleta Jankowiak, Ph.D., Pharmacist
A specialist in therapeutic, skincare, and beauty cosmetology. A long-time lecturer, practitioner, and organizer of workshops, a beauty club, and courses for cosmetologists. Scientific consultant at AA Oceanic and co-creator of the Polish dermo-cosmetic line AA Prestige. From 2010 to 2014, she coordinated the cosmetology program at the Poznań School of Education and Therapy. She is a certified teacher at the Wielkopolska Local Government Center for Vocational and Continuing Education No. 1 in Poznań. She is a State Examiner for the Cosmetic Services Technician profession. From 2006 to 2010, she trained for well-known cosmetic brands such as Payot, AAOceanic, and Farmona. She is the author of the cosmetic guide "Hand and Foot Care Treatments" and other scientific publications, including those in the journals "Lek w Polsce" and "Kosmetologia Estetyczna." She is an assistant professor at the University of Health in Gdańsk. An active cosmetologist practitioner in international cosmetology corporations. A cosmetologist with a great passion for his profession.
Anna Kamm, M.A.
A cosmetologist and educator with many years of experience, she enriches her cosmetology practice with educational writing. She has a rich scientific legacy, authoring numerous popular science and scientific articles in Philadelphia-listed journals, as well as presenting at national and international conferences in the field of cosmetology and medicinal chemistry. For 15 years, she has owned the Kamelia Beauty Clinic, specializing in complex therapies for difficult cases, utilizing technologically advanced preparations and the latest treatment methods.