Job prospects Hairdresser in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in New Brunswick for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Individuals willing to work long and varying shifts may have an advantage in securing employment. For example, hairstylists may need to work early shifts on weekends in order to prepare clients for special events. Some clients may also prefer or need home visits, including seniors in assisted living residences. As such, flexibility and having a valid driver’s license are assets.
Hairstylists and barbers can maintain and increase their client base by keeping up to date with the latest trends and by using social media tools for self-marketing.
Individuals who are licensed by the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick and who obtained a Red Seal endorsement may have enhanced job prospects.

Here are some key facts about Hairstylists and barbers in New Brunswick:

Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 64% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 36% compared to 16% for all occupations
30% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 70% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
73% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 89% compared to 48% 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: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 60% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Explore job prospects in New Brunswick by economic region.

Location	Job prospects
Campbellton–Miramichi Region	Good
Edmundston–Woodstock Region	Good
Fredericton–Oromocto	Good
Moncton–Richibucto Region	Good
Saint John–St. Stephen Region	Good