Personal Services Institute
Industry

Employment Demand & Job Market

Approximately 72% of the salon owners seeking to fill positions in 2000 had trouble finding qualified applicants. Salon owners are typically interested in expanding their businesses - reporting that they need help desperately.

Consider these facts - Over 239,000 salon positions went unfilled last year. The job placement potential and the diverse career opportunities available within the beauty industry are great! In addition to hair design, our industry also offers skin care, makeup, fashion photography, nail artistry, product educators, platform artists and salon management. The statistics show the average reported income for full-time beauty professionals is incredible!

Career Placement

Graduates of the Institute will have the opportunity to tap into a unique network of industry leaders for professional placement.

The staff of the Institute will do their utmost to assist every student for career placement.

Please visit CF Career Center for more information.

Industry Links

ModernSalon	2011 Salon Industry Study Shows Growth	http://www.modernsalon.com
About.com: Beauty	Ideas for hairstyle design.	http://www.beauty.about.com
Beauty Net	A "virtual salon." The latest trends,styles, and ideas in hair design.	http://www.beautynet.com
Beauty Tech	Beauty professionals, including nail technicians, networking on the Net.	http://www.beautytech.com
Behind the Chair	Information on styles, techniques, trends, and products in nail technology.	http://www.behindthechair.com
Cosmetologists Chicago	Tips and resources for all salon professionals.	http://www.isnow.com
Hooked on Nails	Very useful site with information on natural nail care, manicures, pedicures, and other nail related topics.	http://www.hooked-on-nails.com
Naturally Curly	The website "for girls with curls." Tips on designing with curly hair.	http://www.naturallycurly.com
Salonweb	Designing hairstyles for different face shapes.	http://www.salonweb.com