Hair and Beauty - Careers & Jobs

Throughout history, the hair and beauty service sector has played a significant role in society. From the Stone Age tribes to their more fashion-conscious descendants of today, people have placed a large premium on looking good.  And naturally so. In today’s highly competitive world, appearance is often the first weapon. The mantra that appears to be followed is, ‘They that look smart, are smart’. Besides, it’s a way of expressing oneself, and gives the feel good factor associated with looking well-groomed.

A study says “Hairdressers and beauty experts make up the only group of professionals that loves what it does for a living, as it is very passionate about the industry”.It is the art of making people look gorgeous; a profession which provides ample scope for job satisfaction, because one can actually see the transformation in the client’s appearance. Beauty and hair styling is an extremely reputed and highly paid industry in the present scenario.

This industry is dynamic, challenging and offers a plethora of opportunities. India is right up there with the rest of the world. Over the last 6-8 years, the hair and beauty  industry in India has shown promising growth in terms of job opportunities. Year-on-year, there has been exponential growth in salons, spas, hair and skin clinics with the ever increasing awareness of fashion and wish for looking good.This industry, completely service oriented and skilled based, employs over 5 lakh people and is worthRs 12,600 crores.

 The hair and beauty qualification at IndiaSkills prepares you for style and glamour. You can complete our qualification and join any of the Beauty salon chains in India as a Hair Stylist or a Beauty Specialist for whom starting salary will be minimumin the range of Rs8000 to Rs12000 a month. You can also start your own beauty salon or pursue it as a free-time career especially for committed housewives who cannot take up a permanent job

.A learner can choose from multiple roles that the industry offers, based on his/her personal   interests and strengths. Salons, spas, hair and skin clinics are in a constant search for hair and beauty professionals who specialise in skin care, hair care, hair colouring, make-up, nail artistry, parlor management, and product education and training. Beauticians are also employed for fashion photography to groom models, or artists in the film industry (Bollywood or even Hollywood).There is also the option of a Diploma in Salon Management, perfect for budding entrepreneurs, who want to start their own business.