Choosing a Career Path? Careers in Hair, Beauty and Wellness are Booming!

Careers in the hair, beauty and wellness industry continue to be a career of choice. Cosmetology was

recently included among a listing of top jobs reported by the online site Yahoo! as well as U.S. News

and World Reports. Flexible schedules and a broad range of work environments that include day

spas, salons, resorts and broadcast news organizations also make careers in hair, beauty and

wellness an attractive career choice. While income is a prime consideration, finding a job that fulfills

one’s interests and passions is also important. Again, careers in beauty provide both attractive

earnings and the opportunity for creative expression.

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology

Arts and Sciences indicates that employment of cosmetologists and skin care specialists through

2010 is projected to grow between 10 and 20 percent. Demand for nail techs is projected to grow 21

to 35 percent. Depending upon the geographic region and course of study, hair, beauty and wellness

professionals entering the workforce can earn incomes of $50,000, excluding tips.

“The popularity of makeover programming and a general interest in anti-aging has made hair, beauty

and wellness a very hot career choice for new entrants to the job market as well as career changers,”

said Jim Cox, Executive Director of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. Cox noted

that as many industries have downsized workers, a new generation of career changers is discovering

opportunities in the hair, beauty and wellness industry.