Color Analysts

Employment opportunities for personal care and service workers (a broad category that includes everything from hairstylists, cosmetologists, and manicurists, to childcare workers, fitness trainers, and funeral service workers) are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This growth will occur mainly due to the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations, retire, or leave the occupation for other reasons. In addition, the desire among many women and a growing number of men to reduce the effects of aging and to lead a healthier lifestyle through better grooming, including skin and grooming treatments for relaxation, attractive appearance, and well-being, should result in employment growth.

While opportunities for color analysts should also be good, they will not be as strong as the outlook for other personal appearance workers, such as hairdressers and cosmetologists, because the field is small and there is considerable competition for jobs.