The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the job outlook for barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists for 2020 to 2030 is 19 percent. This rate is much faster than average job outlooks in other industries.
In other words, the beauty industry is thriving! So, if you’ve ever thought about getting started in the beauty industry, the time is now.
After all, you don’t have to get hired at a salon or work with clientele to have a successful career in beauty. You can work outside of the salon or as a self-employed beauty influencer.
But, if you’re considering a career as a beauty influencer, then you may be confused about where to start. Do you just need an internet connection, or do you need a beauty education? Even more, with many beauty influencers getting their start with just their phones, you may ask yourself: “Is beauty school worth it?”
The answer is yes, so keep reading to learn why beauty school may be the next best step for you!
Anyone can teach themselves to do their own makeup. But real beauty pros have an in-depth knowledge of color theory and proper application techniques that you can only learn in beauty school.
In fact, the most common complaint professional makeup artists have against unlicensed beauty influencers is that they don’t have the knowledge and experience to know how to give proper makeup advice to their followers.
Of course, if you don’t meet the legal requirements set by your state, you can’t work at a salon or with clientele. Yet, there are no education requirements to be a beauty influencer.
Nonetheless, beauty pioneers like Nikkie de Jager and Huda Kattan have been able to gain such an immense following not just because of their online presence, but also because they are professionally trained.
As an influencer with a professional beauty education, you’ll be able to give makeup advice that your followers can trust. Moreover, as a graduate of beauty school, you’re more likely to be taken as a serious professional by your followers and other artists in the beauty industry.
There are plenty of career options outside of becoming a beauty influencer available when you get your cosmetology license. If being a beauty influencer ends up not being a good fit, there’s no cause for panic. You have the freedom to switch gears and become anything from a makeup artist to a personal stylist and more without having to go through more schooling!
When getting started in the beauty industry, don’t just rely on your phone and good lighting. To get your start in the beauty industry, get your TSPA beauty education. And if being a beauty influencer doesn’t work out, then there are plenty of other career outcomes available to you as a graduate of TSPA.
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