Beauty Industry Boom and Business Skills | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 2m

The personal beauty services market is exploding, set to hit $233 billion globally by 2025—with U.S. numbers nearing $76 billion—and it’s growing at a steady 7% annually. Social media is reshaping beauty norms, fueling demand for training programs that blend technical skills with business acumen. Job growth is soaring: barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are projected to see 5% growth, while skincare specialists, manicurists, and pedicurists are on track for 7%. Skincare pros lead in pay ($41K+ median), followed by manicurists/pedicurists ($34.6K) and barbers/cosmetologists ($35.4K)…