Dear Heena,

Thanks for writing to www.careerguide.com

As per your query, you are intrested in Beauty Industry. Beauty Industry is one of the fastest growing Industries. Beauty Industry today doesn't limit it self to Make-up, Personal grooming which includes Hair Care, Waxing Treatments, Manicure and Pedicure. But it has taken it self to whole another level where it also includes Spas, Massages,Skin Treatment/ Hair Treatments, Cosmetology etc. to begin with, as per your query you want to know how to begin a career in this particular field.

For this you require to take training/ diploma/ degree courses or certificate courses from certain private Institutes who provide this training. The more well known is the institute the better will be the demand of service from you. you can then establish your independent Parlor services or may choose to work under some well known Grooming/ Beauty Expert. You may also work as freelancer side by side providing need based services to your customers at their space.

You also need to chose your area of Expertise say Make up, Hair cutting/ Styling/ Hair care, Skin Care etc. There are many Institutes who conduct short term courses on any of these areas. you may attend those workshops and continuously sharpen your skills. Also, this is the Industry where Networking and Visibility in various events related to this field works best. So, it would be good if you build your network which may help you for your future growth.

There are government institutes too that provide you training in the Art of Grooming which is also a certified course. You may opt according your convenience. If you opt for Private Institutes, you need to look out for the one that is the nearest to your area/ city. As here you haven't mentioned which place you belong, I may not be able to tell you the best possible source currently to enroll yourself.

Hope this has been helpful to you. Do write us back for any further assistance.

Thanks & Regards,

Apurvakumar Pandya, PhD