Hair and beauty jobs in Ireland soar by 56%

The hair and beauty industry in Ireland saw a 56% increase in jobs last year, with positions up a massive 105% compared to the same period five years ago, according to data from Ireland jobs board Jobs.ie.

Broken down by category, jobs for beauty therapists, make-up artists and spa therapists increased by 186% in 2017, while jobs for hair professionals, including hairdressers, barbers, stylists and lash techs rose by 6% in the same period, the report found.

“Public consciousness of fitness and wellness is contributing to a general sense of ‘healthy body, healthy mind’,” said Christopher Paye, general manager at Jobs.ie. “Ireland’s hair and beauty sector has clearly benefited from these market trends.”

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More than 500 salon owners and managers attended software brand Phorest’s Salon Owners’ Summit in January in Dublin. Speakers included keynote Tabatha Coffey and consultant Valerie Delforge.