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Attending Beauty School in a Tricky Economy

Published: September 27, 2008
by Rosanne Ullman

How does this somewhat shaky economy impact hair styling school and esthetics school students and the salon industry in general? One thing we’ve learned lately is that if you’re taking out a loan to cover your tuition, you should be truthful on every form you fill out. But the aspect you’re probably worrying about is whether you can make a living in cosmetology during an economic

downturn. On that score, I can offer some assurance.

While the beauty industry is not “recession-proof,” I would call it “recession-resistant.” Women will always set aside a budget for beauty, particularly for make-up products and hair styling. Clients may space out their appointments longer or go without highlights for a few months, but salons do not tend to experience the extreme drop-off that many other service businesses do. And as long as a salon is in business, the owner will always be on the lookout for new talent.

Perhaps what matters more than ever is skill level. In good economic times, a passion for cosmetology work combined with a hard-working attitude will get you a job in this industry; normally salons can train you on skills. But today salons and spas may be cutting back their education budgets, and they want people who at least have a solid foundation. So choose your school carefully. When you graduate from esthetics school, particularly, you’ll be expected to achieve results that keep the client coming back even when money is tight.