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Sector Outlook
If you’re thinking about working in hair and beauty you’re in good
company as the industry employs around 245,795 people, representing
0.87% of the total employment in the United Kingdom. Most towns
have a number of hairdressers with high street employers like Toni and
Guy being located in larger cities. The sector is forecasted to grow
at a steady rate with the largest number of new jobs being created in
personal service occupations and managerial posts. However, most
of these positions will be offered on a par t-time basis.
Low wages are likely to remain an issue when trying to attract new
people and most employers retain between one and ten employees.
That being so, you’ll find that most job oppor tunities will be found in
hair salons since people will still have frequent haircuts regardless
of economic conditions. The spa industry is also likely to offer
oppor tunities given a continued interest in health, fitness and beauty.
Keep an eye on future trends as more job oppor tunities will become
available in non-traditional settings such as medical and dental
practices and in supermarkets. Tesco, for example, has recently
opened a trial salon at one of its stores and is looking to open 70
beauty stores across the country. Recent trends also suggest that
there will be an increased demand for sales staff, male grooming
specialists and cosmetic scientists.
Alternatively, if you have the right level of experience, you could
consider self-employment, which remains a preferred option for most
skilled professionals in the industry.
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