6 Beauty Industry Jobs to Get Excited About

The beauty industry can be a fun and exciting place to work. Many people who graduate from a cosmetology or esthetics program find themselves at a job that they love! Loving your job makes going to work a positive feeling and something that you look forward to. Here are a few beauty industry jobs that you can get excited about:

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1. Salon Life

If you find the right salon, it can feel like family there. It can become a job that you love and won't want to leave. Salons are also a great place to start your beauty career. You can get experience and learn more about what you absolutely love to do. Many times there are also good opportunities to move up within the salon and start climbing your career ladder.

2. Too Cool for School...Or Not

Many cosmetology and esthetics schools have programs to help you become an instructor. If you love your time at school and get close to the people there, you may want to pursue becoming an instructor and helping others learn.

3. In the Spa

Licensed estheticians are in demand at spas. Helping people refine their skin and finding the ultimate beauty that they are searching for can be a very rewarding job description.

4. Working Backstage

Many news networks and live TV shows will have someone backstage to help anchors and hosts with their makeup and hair. At a job like this you get to do what you love, and you will always know what is going on! Fashion show runway with onlookers and model in heels

5. On The Runway

Fashion shows are a place where many cosmetologists want to end up. This job is exciting and fast paced. Finding yourself in this sector of the beauty industry would be quite an experience! 

6. Photography?

You won't be the one taking the actual pictures, but many times photographers need a beauty professional to help them. You can help by making the models camera ready with proper makeup and hair styles. Photographers and beauty professionals can make a great team!

These are only a few of the fun jobs that beauty professionals can land! Learn about our cosmetology and esthetics programs and contact us to begin your journey to a beautiful career today! We can't wait to help you get started!

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