12 Jun From Passion to Profession: Julie’s Journey as an Esthetician
When you love what you do, it never feels like work. That is exactly how Julie describes her 24-year journey as a professional esthetician. She has turned her natural creativity and love for helping others into a career that brings both confidence and calm to her clients. Her story is a perfect example of how a trade can offer personal fulfillment, lasting success, and the chance to build something of your own.
Learning Through Experience and Following the Sun
Julie’s path into esthetics began with hands-on training through a large skincare company. She was drawn to the field because she has always had a creative spirit and a deep desire to help others look and feel their best. From the start, her goal was simple: to create a relaxing space where people could feel beautiful in their own skin.
After spending time in the northeast, Julie decided that the cold winters were not for her. She packed up and headed to sunny San Diego, where she built her business and continued doing what she loves. For the past 18 years, she has owned and operated Jules Skin Studio in La Jolla, California. Every client that walks through her door is met with warmth, skill, and a true passion for skincare.
Making a Difference One Client at a Time
Julie believes that esthetics is about more than just skincare. It is about helping people see themselves differently. She has seen firsthand how a facial or treatment can completely shift someone’s confidence. In fact, her treatments are so relaxing that clients often fall asleep in the chair.
She finds joy in watching people transform—not just through clearer skin, but through the sense of peace and pride they feel when they see their reflection. Her ability to connect with people and improve their confidence is what keeps her energized every day.
Advice from a Professional
When asked what advice she would give to someone thinking about becoming an esthetician, Julie’s answer is simple: “If it is something you desire to do, then do it.” She believes that passion is the most important ingredient for success in any trade. For her, choosing esthetics was not just about a job. It was about finding a career that matched who she is.
Julie is now 46 and has spent more than two decades building a business she loves. Her journey shows that with heart, training, and dedication, a creative passion can grow into a thriving career.
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