If you find yourself interested in hair, nails, skincare and helping others – then Cosmetology may be the right career choice for you! The Blue Cliff Career College Cosmetology Program in Mobile, Alabama prepares you to take your state boards and attain your Cosmetology license. Our network of salons in the area are a great resource for getting your foot in the door.

We LOVE the beauty industry – and here are just 10 reasons why!

Here are 10 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Cosmetology in Mobile, Alabama.

1 Career Choices

As a Cosmetologist you have many different options and opportunities for your career! A few of these opportunities, include:

• • Work in a salon
  • Own a salon
  • Work in a salon suite
  • Editorial and commercial shoots
  • A national educator
  • A platform artist teaching at hair symposiums and conferences across the country
  • Work for a product distributor
  • Become a beauty consultant
  • Work on a cruise line

2 Build up Women’s Confidence

When women are confident they are capable of showing up as their best selves in their personal and professional lives. Hairstylists have the unique ability to impact women on a personal level. Many hairstylists find it incredibly rewarding to help people in this way. 

3 Fast paced industry

The professional beauty industry has a fast paced trend cycle! There are new techniques, methods, color and haircut trends every few weeks. This means that, if you want to, you will always be learning and pushing yourself. Salon environments also stay on the cutting edge of fashion, music, makeup and hair trends.

4 Different all the time

It is common for every day behind the chair to be different. Each client will need a different color method, technique and outcome! When you also factor in each individuals unique face shape, hair texture and lifestyle – there are no two clients that are alike. Each day will bring a new opportunity to connect with your clients and create something beautiful for them.

5 Flexible schedule

A big perk of the Cosmetology industry is that there are no boring 9-5 schedules here! You will able to work a variety of hours and days to keep things exciting! 

6 Job market is growing

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the Barber, Hairstylists and Cosmetology industry is growing at 8% which is much higher than the national average. This means that there are new salons and new jobs being created all the time.

7 Creative expression

In the beauty industry you will have something rare – creative expression. In todays world it is common for workplaces to want their employees to conform. But in the beauty industry – you have the freedom to have different hair colors and styles, tattoos, fun fashion and so much more. You get to be YOU (all while earning a living doing what you love)!

8 Travel Opportunities

Every year there are many opportunities to travel for education. In 2024, Redken Symposium was held in Nashville TN, the One Shot Hair Awards are in Houston, TX and Cosmoprof North America is in Las Vegas. Travel and inspiration are a huge part of the culture of the professional beauty industry.

If you want to travel even more – a career as a national Educator for a color/product line can take you across the country to different salons and conventions. Some companies that hire national educators are; Redken, Matrix, Joico, Pureology, Aveda and Pulp Riot (just to name a few).

9 Work with many different people

Hairstylists have the unique opportunity to get to know people on a personal level. Working behind the chair allows you to meet people from all walks of life and to hear their stories. Even better, you get to be a part of their journey and help them show up each day looking and feeling their absolute best.

10 Opportunities to give back

The professional beauty industry is centered around helping others feel their best. And that mission has also created many non-profits and organizations that give back on a regular basis. Some of these include: donating your services and time to women’s shelters, homeless shelters or to prepare young adults for interviews. A Cosmetology license will empower you to get involved in big and small ways in your area and truly make it a better place to live for all people.

Interested in learning MORE about the opportunities in the beauty industry? Book a Tour with Blue Cliff Career College!