Employment by occupation in the hair, beauty and body art sector, 2003

Table compiled using data from the HABIA 2004 skills survey. It shows the percentage of employees by occupation for the beauty therapy, body art, hairdressers and barbers sub-sectors.

Percentage of women, full-time employees and under 26 year olds in the hair, beauty and body art sector, 2003

Table shows the percentage of women, full-time employees and those employed under 26 years of age for the sub-sectors including beauty therapy, body art, hairdressers and barbers. Table compiled using data from the HABIA 2004 skills survey.

Changes in employment in the hairdressing and beauty industry by gender and hours of work, 1998-2002

Chart compiled using data presented in Druker 2003 report on the impact of the national minimum wage in the hairdressing sector. Chart shows the number of men and women by employment status (full-time and part-time) for the 1998-2002 period.

Achievement of vocational qualifications in the hair and beauty sub-sectors,2003

Table shows the percentage achieving vocational qualifications in beauty therapy, hairdressing and barbering sectors. Table is compiled using data from the 2004 skills survey and calculations by IER.

Success rates in hairdressing and beauty therapy, August 2002-July 2003

The data presented in this table was provided by HABIA and shows the percentage success rates of those undertaking advanced modern apprenticeships and foundation modern apprenticeship over the 2002-2003 period in hairdressing and beauty therapy.

Summary of skills and training needs

Table presents a summary of the skills, training needs and shortages in several sub-sectors including: beauty therapy; tattooing and piercing; hairdressing; and barbering. Compiled using information in the HABIA 2003 skills survey.

Possible career pathways and occupational progression in hairdressing

A map reproduced from the HABIA 2001 sector workforce development plan. It shows the possible career pathways and occupational progression in the hairdressing sector together with potential career development ideas.

Possible career pathways and occupational progression in beauty therapy

A map reproduced from the HABIA 2001 sector workforce development plan. It shows the possible career pathways and occupational progression in the beauty therapy sector together with potential career development ideas.