Monthly Archives: February 2020

Many more women are finding that they need to work on a full-time basis in recent years and may feel that they deserve to treat themselves to a therapeutic beauty treatment now and again. This has possibly been a major factor in the current growth of the beauty and hairdressing industry making it a profitable business to embark on.

The first thing to consider is whether self-employment is for you or whether you would be better placed building up your experience whilst working in an already established salon. Obviously if it is the former, you will need to source suitable premises and relevant equipment which would mean that there would be a considerable capital outlay involved initially.

Ongoing and relevant training is essential to keep up with current trends and innovations. Many further education colleges run beauty and hairdressing courses which can result in a City and Guilds qualification which is recognised nationally. Courses can also be completed online in your own time and at your own pace making it easier to fit training into your work schedule.

It may be worth considering broadening your skill set to include holistic therapies such as reflexology and aromatherapy as these are becoming increasingly popular.