THE HAIR & BEAUTY INDUSTRY

WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY?
According to a 2006 Statistics Canada report:
People are spending more on personal care
-Canadians spent $8.7 Billion in personal services in 2006.
-The year previous (2005) $8.4 Billion was spent on personal services, this is a 3% increase in one year.
-Personal care providers which include hair & esthetics accounted for 45% or approximately $3.9 Billion.
-Firms in Alberta (+10.9%) & British Colombia (+5.6%) recorded the fastest growth in revenue.

COSMETOLOGY (HAIR) PROGRAM
Employment Opportunities are Fantastic!
Alberta Human Resources and Employment reports that currently over 10,000 Albertans are employed in the hairstylist field.  They are projecting an employment growth rate of 1.6% - 2.6% over the next 4 years.

According to an Alberta Human Resources and Employment report that states Hair Stylists and Barbers are one of 24 job categories that suffered skill shortages in 2004.*
* Source: Edmonton Journal, March 15th, 2005.

ESTHETICS (SKIN) PROGRAM
A terrific employment forecast!
Approximately 3,200 Albertans are employed in the field of esthetics.  Alberta Human Resources estimates a growth rate of 1.8% - 2.8% over the next 4 years for this employment sector.

ARE YOU SUITED FOR A CAREER IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY?
Ask yourself these questions:   Do you enjoy being social? Are you interested in making others feel their best? Do you like a team environment? Like diversity? Do you like to control your own career growth and potential? Understand the needs of all age groups? Enjoy working closely with individuals and providing personal services? Like to keep updated on skills and fashion?

WHY IS THE BEAUTY BUSINESS BOOMING?
With the work environment getting increasingly competitive and professional, the need to appear well groomed and attractive is of greater importance not just for women, but men as well.  The fast pace of modern living leaves little time for personal grooming, causing more people to turn to professionals for treatments and products to improve and maintain their appearance.

As these skills are highly specialized, they require not only professional expertise but a great deal of practical training as well.  The role of the hair salon and day spa has taken on a significant importance and the need for qualified beauty professionals is increasing to meet the demands of this growing industry.