Hair replacement technicians (non-medical)

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (NOC 63211) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.Employment prospects for this occupation are generally favourable throughout the province, but may vary somewhat by community. An influx of new residents in rural areas has resulted in an increase in demand for estheticians and long wait times. Given this unmet demand, individuals interested in self-employment may have little trouble gaining clientele. Some business owners have also had difficulty filling vacancies for estheticians or renting out chairs in their establishments. Estheticians may improve their employability or broaden their client base by taking training in specific services such as electrolysis or hair removal.Here are some key facts about estheticians, electrologists and related occupations in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation. Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 89%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 65% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 35% compared to 18% for all occupations27% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations work all year, while 73% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.53% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 43% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (NOC 63211) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The majority of these workers are employed in the personal care services sector. Other key employers can be found in the retail trade industry, mainly in health and personal care stores.Job opportunities for this group are dependent on population growth, but more so, mostly driven by consumer discretionary spending. A fair number of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations are self-employed. The entry requirements for most positions within this occupational group are relatively low, which opens the occupation to a larger pool of workers. In addition to having a high school, college or beauty school certificate, on-the-job training is often provided. However, some employers and clients may prefer estheticians and electrologists that are certified from an approved training institution.Here are some key facts about estheticians, electrologists and related occupations in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 200 people work in this occupation. Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 93%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 16% for all occupations48% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations work all year, while 52% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.50% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 85% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (NOC 63211) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.Job opportunities for this group are dependent on population growth, but more so, mostly driven by consumer discretionary spending. A fair number of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations are self-employed. The entry requirements for most positions within this occupational group are relatively low, which opens the occupation to a larger pool of workers. In addition to having a high school, college or beauty school certificate, on-the-job training is often provided. However, some employers and clients may prefer estheticians and electrologists that are certified from an approved training institution. Most of these workers are employed in the personal care services sector. Other key employers can be found in the retail trade industry, mainly in health and personal care stores. Trends, tools, and methods are constantly changing; therefore, those who keep up to date with the latest trends and have an online presence will have better prospects.Here are some key facts about estheticians, electrologists and related occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 89%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 63% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 37% compared to 17% for all occupations25% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.56% of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations