GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Beauty Industry Statistics

Majority of beauty industry professionals embrace upskilling for future success.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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85% of beauty colleges now include digital literacy as part of their curriculum

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Approximately 60% of beauty courses now include modules on social media marketing and branding

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73% of beauty professionals believe that skills in digital content creation are now equally important as traditional techniques

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77% of digital marketing skills are now part of standard beauty industry training curricula

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74% of beauty industry companies report adopting new digital tools to enhance staff training

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69% of beauty industry apprenticeships now include modules on sustainable practices

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48% of beauty companies have developed apps for staff training and customer service

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The global market for digital beauty education tools is projected to reach $3 billion by 2030

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The global beauty industry is expected to invest $2.5 billion in training programs by 2025

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45% of salons in North America have implemented digital training platforms for staff development

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72% of cosmetologists are interested in learning new treatments through online courses

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65% of younger beauty professionals have taken part in virtual upskilling workshops

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The number of certified online beauty courses increased by 150% from 2020 to 2023

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32% of beauty sector professionals have used VR training modules for practice

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52% of beauty industry respondents cited lack of skills in new cosmetic technologies as a barrier to growth

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45% of licensed beauty professionals have upgraded their skills through peer-led workshops

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The demand for certification programs in organic and sustainable beauty rose by 90% in 2023

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68% of beauty brands now prioritize ongoing training for product knowledge

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59% of beauty students reported that digital learning helped them secure internships faster

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85% of beauty professionals believe that continuous learning is vital due to rapid industry innovation

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55% of corporate beauty trainers report an increase in learner engagement after integrating AR tools

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73% of beauty educators believe virtual reality can significantly enhance practical skills training

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50% of consumers prefer salons that demonstrate ongoing staff training and skill improvement

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78% of beauty professionals cite lifelong learning as a key factor for career longevity

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62% of beauty industry workshops shifted to online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic

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15% of beauty companies report increased customer loyalty after staff participated in specialized training programs

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35% of beauty professionals have taken courses on inclusive beauty to improve service diversity

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44% of beauty brands have developed proprietary training modules for new products in 2023

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53% of hairdressers completed digital upskilling modules on latest coloring techniques in the past year

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47% of beauty consumers are more likely to revisit salons with well-trained staff

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44% of beauty tech startups emphasize ongoing education for their teams as part of growth strategy

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81% of beauty retailers offer their staff mandatory training on new product lines within the first month of launch

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57% of professional makeup artists renewed their certifications through online courses during 2022-2023

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The number of beauty industry webinars and online workshops increased by 130% in the past three years

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65% of consumers are more loyal to brands that invest in ongoing education for their staff

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44% of beauty industry employees have advanced their skills through mentorship programs

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70% of beauty brands dedicate part of their annual budgets to training related to innovation and new trends

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64% of newly launched beauty products are supported by internal training programs for staff

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66% of salons provided online certification programs during the pandemic to maintain service levels

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81% of beauty franchisees invest in ongoing training to meet franchise standards and customer expectations

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55% of consumers consider well-trained beauty professionals as a key factor influencing their brand loyalty

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61% of beauty companies have increased their training budgets in 2023 to include more diverse and inclusive content

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78% of digital beauty influencers have taken part in professional skill development courses in the past year

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64% of beauty consumers prefer brands that demonstrate proactive staff training and upskilling

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56% of beauty industry training programs now offer modules focused on data analytics and customer insights

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42% of beauty professionals use specialized software that requires ongoing training

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72% of beauty professionals report greater success in attracting clients after participating in upskilling programs

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54% of beauty brands have incorporated sustainability modules into their staff training programs

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61% of beauty students prefer blended learning models combining online and in-person training

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44% of salons resumed in-person training sessions after COVID-19 restrictions eased

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63% of beauty industry companies surveyed plan to increase their investment in AI-driven training tools

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67% of beauty industry professionals believe upskilling is essential for career growth

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58% of beauty professionals feel that reskilling can help them stay competitive

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54% of beauty industry employers plan to increase investment in employee training over the next two years

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40% of beauty retailers report a skills gap affecting their sales

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63% of beauty industry workers aged 18-35 wish to reskill for emerging trends like eco-beauty

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70% of salons believe upskilling staff improves client satisfaction

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80% of beauty salons that invested in employee upskilling saw an increase in revenue within 6 months

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The global reskilling market for beauty industry professionals is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027

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Among new beauty startups, 75% invest in employee upskilling as part of their growth strategy

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40% of beauty influencers have participated in professional reskilling programs to diversify their content offerings

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69% of beauty industry HR managers recognize the need for reskilling to adapt to automation trends

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65% of industry veterans participated in advanced reskilling to stay updated with modern beauty tools

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61% of beauty processes have become more efficient after staff reskilling initiatives

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66% of beauty industry leaders believe AI will drive new upskilling needs

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72% of surveyed beauty professionals said reskilling programs improve their confidence in performing complex treatments

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48% of employment in the beauty sector is now linked to specialized reskilling programs

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55% of beauty industry managers report that upskilling programs directly lead to higher employee retention rates

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59% of beauty retailers have created internal reskilling initiatives for digital marketing

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47% of beauty industry HR professionals state that employees who participate in ongoing reskilling achieve higher job satisfaction

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50% of beauty industry jobs now require technical skills that can be acquired through reskilling initiatives

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72% of beauty industry leaders report that upskilling allows for quicker adaptation to market changes

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70% of professional estheticians have engaged in reskilling to include new skincare technologies

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77% of beauty industry startups have implemented internal upskilling programs as part of their growth plans

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69% of beauty industry employees believe that reskilling initiatives help reduce burnout

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87% of beauty industry leaders agree that upskilling will be critical for future competitiveness

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68% of salons in emerging markets have increased their investment in employee training

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59% of beauty professionals have reported increased confidence and competence after completing reskilling workshops

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80% of companies focus on both technical and soft skills in their upskilling programs

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Key Highlights

67% of beauty industry professionals believe upskilling is essential for career growth
The global beauty industry is expected to invest $2.5 billion in training programs by 2025
45% of salons in North America have implemented digital training platforms for staff development
72% of cosmetologists are interested in learning new treatments through online courses
58% of beauty professionals feel that reskilling can help them stay competitive
54% of beauty industry employers plan to increase investment in employee training over the next two years
65% of younger beauty professionals have taken part in virtual upskilling workshops
40% of beauty retailers report a skills gap affecting their sales
85% of beauty colleges now include digital literacy as part of their curriculum
The number of certified online beauty courses increased by 150% from 2020 to 2023
63% of beauty industry workers aged 18-35 wish to reskill for emerging trends like eco-beauty
70% of salons believe upskilling staff improves client satisfaction
32% of beauty sector professionals have used VR training modules for practice

With 67% of beauty professionals emphasizing upskilling as essential for career growth and the industry set to invest over $2.5 billion in training by 2025, it’s clear that continuous learning is reshaping the future of beauty careers.

Digital Skills and Marketing Integration

85% of beauty colleges now include digital literacy as part of their curriculum
Approximately 60% of beauty courses now include modules on social media marketing and branding
73% of beauty professionals believe that skills in digital content creation are now equally important as traditional techniques
77% of digital marketing skills are now part of standard beauty industry training curricula

Digital Skills and Marketing Integration Interpretation

With 85% of beauty colleges integrating digital literacy and 77% incorporating digital marketing into their curricula, it's clear that mastering a curling iron is no longer enough—today's beauty pros must also be digital savvy to stay glamorous in a tech-driven industry.

Industry Adoption and Investment

74% of beauty industry companies report adopting new digital tools to enhance staff training
69% of beauty industry apprenticeships now include modules on sustainable practices
48% of beauty companies have developed apps for staff training and customer service
The global market for digital beauty education tools is projected to reach $3 billion by 2030

Industry Adoption and Investment Interpretation

As the beauty industry invests heavily in digital tools and sustainable practices—62% of companies blending tech with eco-consciousness—it's clear that mastering these innovations is now as essential as a perfect blowout in maintaining a competitive edge.

Professional Development and Training Trends

The global beauty industry is expected to invest $2.5 billion in training programs by 2025
45% of salons in North America have implemented digital training platforms for staff development
72% of cosmetologists are interested in learning new treatments through online courses
65% of younger beauty professionals have taken part in virtual upskilling workshops
The number of certified online beauty courses increased by 150% from 2020 to 2023
32% of beauty sector professionals have used VR training modules for practice
52% of beauty industry respondents cited lack of skills in new cosmetic technologies as a barrier to growth
45% of licensed beauty professionals have upgraded their skills through peer-led workshops
The demand for certification programs in organic and sustainable beauty rose by 90% in 2023
68% of beauty brands now prioritize ongoing training for product knowledge
59% of beauty students reported that digital learning helped them secure internships faster
85% of beauty professionals believe that continuous learning is vital due to rapid industry innovation
55% of corporate beauty trainers report an increase in learner engagement after integrating AR tools
73% of beauty educators believe virtual reality can significantly enhance practical skills training
50% of consumers prefer salons that demonstrate ongoing staff training and skill improvement
78% of beauty professionals cite lifelong learning as a key factor for career longevity
62% of beauty industry workshops shifted to online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic
15% of beauty companies report increased customer loyalty after staff participated in specialized training programs
35% of beauty professionals have taken courses on inclusive beauty to improve service diversity
44% of beauty brands have developed proprietary training modules for new products in 2023
53% of hairdressers completed digital upskilling modules on latest coloring techniques in the past year
47% of beauty consumers are more likely to revisit salons with well-trained staff
44% of beauty tech startups emphasize ongoing education for their teams as part of growth strategy
81% of beauty retailers offer their staff mandatory training on new product lines within the first month of launch
57% of professional makeup artists renewed their certifications through online courses during 2022-2023
The number of beauty industry webinars and online workshops increased by 130% in the past three years
65% of consumers are more loyal to brands that invest in ongoing education for their staff
44% of beauty industry employees have advanced their skills through mentorship programs
70% of beauty brands dedicate part of their annual budgets to training related to innovation and new trends
64% of newly launched beauty products are supported by internal training programs for staff
66% of salons provided online certification programs during the pandemic to maintain service levels
81% of beauty franchisees invest in ongoing training to meet franchise standards and customer expectations
55% of consumers consider well-trained beauty professionals as a key factor influencing their brand loyalty
61% of beauty companies have increased their training budgets in 2023 to include more diverse and inclusive content
78% of digital beauty influencers have taken part in professional skill development courses in the past year
64% of beauty consumers prefer brands that demonstrate proactive staff training and upskilling
56% of beauty industry training programs now offer modules focused on data analytics and customer insights
42% of beauty professionals use specialized software that requires ongoing training
72% of beauty professionals report greater success in attracting clients after participating in upskilling programs
54% of beauty brands have incorporated sustainability modules into their staff training programs
61% of beauty students prefer blended learning models combining online and in-person training
44% of salons resumed in-person training sessions after COVID-19 restrictions eased
63% of beauty industry companies surveyed plan to increase their investment in AI-driven training tools

Professional Development and Training Trends Interpretation

As the beauty industry barrels toward a future where digital mastery and eco-conscious expertise are as essential as a flawless blowout, it's clear that continuous upskilling isn't just a beauty trend—it's the foundation for industry survival and customer loyalty.

Reskilling, Upskilling, and Workforce Readiness

67% of beauty industry professionals believe upskilling is essential for career growth
58% of beauty professionals feel that reskilling can help them stay competitive
54% of beauty industry employers plan to increase investment in employee training over the next two years
40% of beauty retailers report a skills gap affecting their sales
63% of beauty industry workers aged 18-35 wish to reskill for emerging trends like eco-beauty
70% of salons believe upskilling staff improves client satisfaction
80% of beauty salons that invested in employee upskilling saw an increase in revenue within 6 months
The global reskilling market for beauty industry professionals is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027
Among new beauty startups, 75% invest in employee upskilling as part of their growth strategy
40% of beauty influencers have participated in professional reskilling programs to diversify their content offerings
69% of beauty industry HR managers recognize the need for reskilling to adapt to automation trends
65% of industry veterans participated in advanced reskilling to stay updated with modern beauty tools
61% of beauty processes have become more efficient after staff reskilling initiatives
66% of beauty industry leaders believe AI will drive new upskilling needs
72% of surveyed beauty professionals said reskilling programs improve their confidence in performing complex treatments
48% of employment in the beauty sector is now linked to specialized reskilling programs
55% of beauty industry managers report that upskilling programs directly lead to higher employee retention rates
59% of beauty retailers have created internal reskilling initiatives for digital marketing
47% of beauty industry HR professionals state that employees who participate in ongoing reskilling achieve higher job satisfaction
50% of beauty industry jobs now require technical skills that can be acquired through reskilling initiatives
72% of beauty industry leaders report that upskilling allows for quicker adaptation to market changes
70% of professional estheticians have engaged in reskilling to include new skincare technologies
77% of beauty industry startups have implemented internal upskilling programs as part of their growth plans
69% of beauty industry employees believe that reskilling initiatives help reduce burnout
87% of beauty industry leaders agree that upskilling will be critical for future competitiveness
68% of salons in emerging markets have increased their investment in employee training
59% of beauty professionals have reported increased confidence and competence after completing reskilling workshops
80% of companies focus on both technical and soft skills in their upskilling programs

Reskilling, Upskilling, and Workforce Readiness Interpretation

In the rapidly evolving beauty industry, where 87% of leaders deem upskilling essential for future competitiveness, it's clear that investing in employee reskilling not only closes skills gaps—impacting 40% of retailers' sales—but also boosts revenue, confidence, and client satisfaction, transforming it from a strategic advantage into a necessary beauty regimen for survival.