Hair and beautyTaking care of your appearance is nothing new. Oils and exotic perfumes have been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years and the ancient Egyptians used minerals and plants to paint their faces. In todays modern world it is just as important to look good. If you have a creative eye and an artistic hand and you like to make people feel good about themselves, then a career in hair and beauty may suit you.
Make-up artists use their skill to design and apply make-up to fashion and photographic models, actors and other performers involved in stage, film and television productions, brides and other clients for special occasions. They will work in beauty salons, beauty companies, hair salons, health spas, leisure centres or in private practice.
www.schools-zone.co.uk A fun site by L Oreal dedicated to anyone interested in becoming a hairdresser.
www.ukhairdressers.com discover the world of hairdressing in the UK and find out what you would look like with a different haircut.
www.habia.org Is the government-approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails, spa therapy, barbering and Afro Caribbean hairdressing.