From Newsweek · · 1m 20s
Beauty education goes digital, but learning doesn't end online
Digital beauty courses grow but hands-on skills remain key for careers.
In brief
Digital beauty courses grow but hands-on skills remain key for careers. Beauty schools use digital tools to expand education access while emphasizing practical skills and mentorship for professional success. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Digital learning reshapes beauty education
Beauty schools now use TikTok tutorials and AI tools to expand access to beauty education.
US job growth for beauty professionals
US employment of barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists is projected to grow 7 percent between 2025 and 2035.
Digital learning adoption in beauty schools
Digital learning across Milady's customer base has grown by nearly 87 percent since 2019.
Hybrid programs and distance education
Four in 10 schools now offer hybrid programs, while independent distance education use nearly doubled between 2024 and 2025.
Business-ready skills focus
Employers increasingly want candidates who can adapt to workplace expectations and contribute to business from early stages.
Digital skills as part of skillset
Digital literacy now sits alongside technical ability and client-facing experience as part of a modern beauty professional's skillset.
Mentorship and practical skills
Learning how to work with clients and navigate changing circumstances is more important than recreating online looks.
The Method for professional growth
Shannon Buzzerio built The Method to teach students how to find their own style, not just copy online looks.
The big picture
Beauty schools use digital tools to expand education access while emphasizing practical skills and mentorship for professional success.
