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10 Benefits You Can Gain From A Hairdressing Role

17th June 2019 : 03:08pm, by admin

There are endless reasons to consider hairdressing as a career, from travel and training opportunities to the flexibility and security in provides. Here’s a breakdown of the top ten benefits to working as a hairdresser:

Top Ten Benefits

1. Job Security

Job security is a top priority for many people. One of the benefits of hairdressing is that people will always need haircuts. So, if you’re looking for a role that offers strong job security it’s a great one to consider.

2. Opportunities to Work Anywhere

Hairdressing is a very transferable skill, meaning you can work pretty much anywhere. From UK salons to New York Fashion Week, or jobs in holiday hotspots, you’ll have lots of options when it comes to work locations.

3. One of the Happiest Jobs

If your day-to-day life is important to you, hairdressing has a lot to offer – it’s regularly voted one of the happiest jobs in the world. Every day you’ll have contact with people and be able to use your skills and creativity for job satisfaction.

4. Flexibility

If you’re a hairdresser, you have a lot of options with the way you design your life. From renting a chair in a salon to setting up a mobile hairdressing business where you travel to clients, you can choose the lifestyle that works best for you!

5. Opportunities to Earn

Just like any job, when you’re starting out, you might find that getting established requires working long hours and sometimes with low pay. However, once you start to build your reputation, you’ll start to make a higher income. Whether you build up a regular client list or move into a position like a salon manager, the salaries can be very competitive.

6. Make a Name for Yourself

Whether it’s entering industry competitions, creating an influencer-style social media profile or working on photoshoots or fashion weeks, there are plenty of opportunities to build profile and reputation.

7. People-Focused Industry

Hairdressing is a very social industry. As a hairdresser, you’ll meet a wide-range of people, from clients to salon staff. You’ll have plenty of interactions throughout the day, making it easier to build your contacts book.

8. No Two Days Are The Same

As a hairdresser, no two days are the same! A hairdressing role provides variety, from the places you can work to the people you can meet. Every day you’ll be growing your skills and meeting new people.

9. Training Opportunities 

In the hairdressing industry, there are lots of ways to improve and learn. There are plenty of training courses and qualifications you can work towards to improve and grow your skills throughout your career.

10. Interpersonal Skills

In the hairdressing industry, client psychology and customer management are just as important as cutting skills. A hairdressing career will teach you about how to interact with and manage customers. This is essential knowledge whether you stay in this industry or choose to move in to a new industry.

Study Hairdressing 

At the London College of Beauty Therapy, we offer a range of hairdressing diplomas, including: 

• Level 2 Diploma in Women’s & Men’s Hairdressing
• Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services 
• 19+ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (with Colouring and Styling)

For anyone looking at a career in hairdressing, the benefits are clear. Explore our hairdressing diplomas and start your journey in hairdressing today!