Despite a stalling economy, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook expects a 20 percent increase in employment for the cosmetology industry as a whole through 2018, much higher than the average for all occupations. So aside from the creativity, the chance to travel, work in film or TV, go on glamorous photo-shoots, and make people look and feel beautiful everyday, a career in beauty is also one of your safest bets for a successful future. For anyone thinking about their career path, here are five big reasons why the cosmetology industry continues to thrive.
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