Page 16 - Cosmetology

Advancement usually comes in the form of higher earnings and increased
clientele. Some Cosmetologists advance to become salon managers or shop
owners; others become instructors of cosmetology. A few work as inspectors for
state cosmetology boards.

EMPLOYMENT AND OUTLOOK

Nationally (1996), the employment of Cosmetologists was about 641,500.
Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations
through the year 2006. Good opportunities will exist for both newcomers and
experienced Cosmetologists, including those who seek part-time work. About
42.0% of all Cosmetologists were self-employed. The industry distribution for
Cosmetologists looked like this:

SIC Code Industry % Employed

80723 Beauty Shops 83.9
62531 Department Stores 11.6
- - Others 4.5

Growth in this occupation is in response to population growth, particularly among
middle-aged persons, who are the primary users of cosmetology services, and the
rising number of working women. Although people visit Cosmetologists less
frequently during hard economic times, rarely are Cosmetologists laid off because
of economic down-turns. Opportunities for part-time work will continue to be
very good.

There are about 23,100 Cosmetologists working in Michigan. Most worked in
beauty shops and stores. Others worked in hotels, barber shops, hospitals, and
other service businesses. Most Cosmetologists work in or near metropolitan areas.

Employment of Cosmetologists is expected to grow about as fast as the average
for all occupations through the year 2005. An average of 870 annual openings is
expected, with 330 due to growth and 540 due to replacement of those who retire,
die, or leave the labor force for other reasons.

MICHIGAN'S EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK TO 2000

EMPLOYMENT AND NUMBER PERCENT PROJECTED YEARLY
OUTLOOK REGIONS EMPLOYED GROWTH JOB OPENINGS
State Total 23,100 17.0% 870