CGC Oakgrove Ebook 3.0

Beauty and Hair

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.