Creative Careers In The Beauty Industry To Consider

If you’re passionate about beauty then a job in this field will be nothing short of a dream come true. Not only do you get to help people look and feel their very best but beauty careers are often flexible and give you the chance to work as your own boss. This means they’re ideal if you have kids and other commitments, plus you can earn great money and let your creative juices flow. If you’re considering a career in the beauty industry, here are a few ideas to consider.

 

Hairdresser

To become a hairdresser you need to complete a state-licensed cosmetology training program. Here you will learn techniques from cutting, colouring and styling. You will learn health and safety procedures (such as avoiding chemical burns from hair products on client’s skin) and it will also give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in a salon or for yourself. You could start off in a salon, gaining the experience you need and from there either set up a mobile business or later down the line open your own salon. This is a dream many hairdressers have, and could definitely be a possibility if you work hard. Thanks to things like Phorest Salon Software running a salon has become quicker and more efficient, and once you’ve been in the industry for many years you should already have a whole lot of clients from the get-go.

 

Nail Technician

Nail technicians will be skilled in acrylic tips, gel nail sculpting, nail art and much more. Again you could work mobile or in a salon. You will complete a nail technician training program which will teach you the skills needed, along with things like autonomy since you will need to understand the workings of the human hands, skin and nails. You should have a creative flair, if you’re a lover of art then this could be a practical way to earn money.

 

Makeup Artist

Makeup really is an art, so if you’re the creative type this is definitely a job that will suit you to a tee. You could be working with brides to make them look their best on their big day, at the opposite end of the spectrum you could be working on film sets doing special effects makeup. If you work as a mobile makeup artists, you can make fantastic money where groups of girls book you to do their makeup before nights out, hen dos and other special occasions.

Creative Careers In The Beauty Industry To Consider
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Eyelash and Brow Technician

There’s nothing more feminine and gorgeous than fluttery long lashes, and if you follow beauty you’ll know that strong brows are definitely in. The best thing is to become a lash and brow technician you don’t have to go to college for years, there are short courses you can go on where you can get qualified within a few days. Whether you’re already a mobile beautician looking to add more treatments to your repertoire or you want to start a lash and brow business, it’s something you can get started with in a short space of time.

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