90% of all licensed cosmetologists are women.

Of all salon professionals, the majority are cosmetologists (about 75%), serving approximately 174 clients per week.

The cosmetology industry is expected to continue to expand, due to the growing population and a more wealthy and image conscious society than ever before, including both the younger and older generation.

Numerous salon associations are working to upgrade the image of cosmetology, by airing television commercials geared to advertise the industry and broadcast the benefits of becoming a professional cosmetologist. Salon industry associations are working together with salon institutes to form and promote grant programs to entice creative and motivated students to enter the cosmetology field for their career choice.

The South region has the most salons in the nation - approximately 108,000 salons !

The North region has the least salons in the nation - approximately 57,000!

There are more working cosmetologists than elementary school teacher or lawyers!

The Salon industry grosses about $50 billion dollars per year!

Americans spend about $180 per year per person on hair and nail care!

The average professional cosmetologist's income is about $18.50 per hour, about $32,000 per year.

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