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Beauty and wellbeing

In Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â beauty and wellbeing jobs tend to be advertised by smaller organisations. You will find lots of hairdressers, nail bars and beauty salons on a high street near to you in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â.

Some of the larger companies that have advertised positions in 2021 were Boots and Benefit Cosmetics. Some smaller local companies include Supercuts and Elegant Eyebrows.

Make-up, beauty treatments and hair care are big businesses and so there are lots of jobs in this area. This industry consists of lots of self-employed people who might own a salon, run their own freelance business, or work overseas or on cruise ships.

Recently, holistic therapists (like aromatherapists and reflexologists) have joined the business. Don’t forget there are support staff as well – jobs such as receptionists or bookkeepers.

If you are a people person, follow beauty trends and enjoy making people feel good you could enjoy this. If you are a people person with a flair for practical and creative skills this sector could be for you!

Communication skills, enthusiasm and customer service skills are the top 3 common skills employers request in job adverts in this sector.

In Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â, the demand and interest for jobs in the beauty and wellbeing sector is ever-changing. We have gathered data from the last 6 months to highlight the supply and demand within this sector, the demand for apprenticeships and the top employers hiring in this sector. 

Get started on your future: what you'll need

You’ll need customer service skills, pay attention to detail, patience excellent verbal communication skills, the ability to work well with your hands and active listening skills

Where can you go with hair, beauty and wellbeing?

There are many different jobs across a wide area. The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) has some useful information on careers, including leaflets you can download.

Visit Skillset for hair and beauty positions in the TV and film industry.

There is also a growing demand for male groomers within the hair and beauty industry, to find out more information about responsibilities and the different pathways available to get into this sector, visit the website below.

If you are interested in starting your own business, visit the Business Support section of this website to discover how to get started and find out if you are eligible to any funding. (Link to business support section)

Explore jobs in this sector

• Red - Formal Qualifications required – GCSE’s grades 4 to 9 , Level 3 Qualifications , A levels, or Degree
• Amber - Some Formal Qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position
• Green - No formal Qualification required

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