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A record-breaking 26 million Americans have applied for unemployment as a ...","datePublished":"2020-04-30","dateModified":"2025-07-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/author\/bellus-editor\/#Person","name":"Bellus Editor","url":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/author\/bellus-editor\/","identifier":3,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bellus Academy","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Purple_Logo_Bellus_horizontal.png","url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Purple_Logo_Bellus_horizontal.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-29-at-4.08.14-PM.png","url":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-29-at-4.08.14-PM.png","height":529,"width":714},"url":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-and-wellness-careers\/finding-a-recession-proof-career-more-important-than-ever\/","about":["Beauty & Wellness Careers","Barbering","Cosmetology","Esthetics","Nail Technology"],"wordCount":504,"articleBody":"When the coronavirus pandemic is all said and done, our economy will have taken a huge hit. A record-breaking 26 million Americans have applied for unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. We\u2019ve never seen anything like this in our history \u2013 this many non-essential businesses being forced to shut down.But as the curve flattens, quarantines come to an end and companies start opening their doors again, things will seemingly go back to normal \u2013 for those businesses that were able to survive.This is where \u201crecession-proof\u201d industries become gold. Meaning, if a recession hits our country, who will survive and still have jobs? The best way to evaluate this is to look at our most recent economic downturn\u2014the Great Recession of 2007.While thousands of companies folded and millions were out of work between 2007 and 2009, CNN reported the number of hair salons across the nation jumped by 14 percent and barbershops increased by 19 percent during that time.What makes the beauty and wellness industry recession-proof?The Lipstick Effect. In times of economic downturn consumers will continue to spend money on luxury items to feel better (splurging on items like an expensive lipstick). Customers want to forget their problems with \u201ctreat myself\u201d days.The frequency. If clients get cuts and root touch-ups every 6-8 weeks, imagine how full salons will be the moment they re-open? From nails to hair removal \u2013 beauty services will be in high-demand the second it\u2019s safe to come out of quarantine.The demand is there. The average U.S. job growth rate for most occupations is 7 percent. For cosmetologists, barbers and nail technicians, it\u2019s 10 percent; for estheticians, it\u2019s 14 percent; and for massage therapists, it\u2019s 22 percent.It can\u2019t be automated. After businesses take a financial hit, they see what can be outsourced, cut, or automated. If you\u2019re a beauty professional, your job can\u2019t be outsourced overseas, a machine won\u2019t replace you, and you can\u2019t add a haircut to your Amazon cart and have it delivered. This is an industry that requires human contact.You can tailor your pricing. While many businesses and retailers rely on making enough money to cover the cost of the goods they\u2019re selling, they don\u2019t exactly have a lot of wiggle room with pricing. A lot of beauty professionals can tailor their pricing to ensure their clientele stays full. Instead of getting a full highlight, the client may just opt for a haircut to get them through tough times. That\u2019s still income in your pocket!While you\u2019re at home weighing the options for your future, consider recession-proof careers like the ones in the beauty industry. We\u2019re offering FREE virtual admissions calls at Bellus right now! Ask your questions about our programs, tuition, financial aid, and find out the next steps to enrollment.Please call 888-990-7094 to set up a virtual appointment and speak to our team.You can also text 858-375-6247.Click here to find out more about our locations and programs!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Beauty And Wellness Careers","item":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-and-wellness-careers\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Finding a Recession-Proof Career: More Important Than Ever","item":"https:\/\/web.bellus.qa.dev-q.com\/beauty-and-wellness-careers\/finding-a-recession-proof-career-more-important-than-ever\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]