There’s a new Billionaire in town, and her name is Rihanna.
Today, according to a recent Forbes estimate, Rihanna (Robyn Fenty) is worth approximately $1.7 billion, and that number is climbing. How exactly did this superstar launch herself to billionaire-status? It wasn’t with her music, though that’s certainly where our minds went first as well.
In fact, her immense financial success can be directly attributed to the 2017 launch of her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty — showing us, yet again, how successful one can be in the beauty industry.
Entering the Beauty Industry as a Novice
Many famous beauty gurus got their start in the industry simply by being interested in it. It’s not uncommon to hear of someone who loved makeup and skincare themselves, and then cultivated that obsession so that it eventually grew into their own cosmetics line.
If you are obsessed with the skincare aisle at the pharmacy, love watching YouTube videos of people putting on makeup, and could scroll through lipstick swatches for hours on end, you may have a future in beauty.
But where to begin?
What Careers Are Available in the Beauty Industry?
Perhaps the most wonderful thing about the beauty industry is that it has grown exponentially in the past half-century and will undoubtedly continue to do so. In addition, there’s a wealth of career opportunities for different-minded people — and always room to move up.
For example, if you like working hands-on with other people, being active, and helping individuals cultivate their own personal aesthetic, you might be the perfect fit for a career in esthetics, hairstyling, or makeup artistry.
On the other hand, if you like to be more behind-the-scenes, there is also a scientific element to beauty that should never be underestimated. Biologists, chemists, and other science professionals are integral to the creation of skincare and beauty products that are safe, effective, and long-lasting.
You can go far within the beauty industry if you tend to be business-oriented. After all, manufacturing, marketing, and selling beauty products is one of the biggest booming industries in the world. Companies need creative and sales-oriented minds to help them attract the right customers and push their products.
Begin Your Career in the Beauty Industry Today
So, where do you start?
We get this question a lot, and we always give the same answer: Get licensed as a beauty professional as soon as possible.
You want to enter the industry by building your foundation by getting familiarized with products that estheticians and makeup artists use. Analyze what customers and clients are looking for. Finally, understand the application methods and what works and what doesn’t.
Whether you are interested in being a Makeup Artist, an Esthetician, or would like to work alongside medical professionals, New York Institute of Beauty is here to guide you on your journey within the beauty industry. Contact us today to learn about our flexible programs and supplementary courses!
