Career guides
Advice for building a career in beauty
Straight talk on pay, interviews, and how the hair, beauty, and aesthetics industry actually works across New Zealand and Australia.
Career advice
Is a career in beauty therapy still worth it in 2026?
Demand, pay, and flexibility across NZ and Australia's beauty industry — and what's actually changed in the last few years.
Read guideInterview tipsHow to nail your next salon or clinic interview
What owners are actually screening for when they interview stylists and therapists — and how to show it, not just say it.
Read guideCareer adviceChair rental vs. full-time employment: which is right for you?
Renting a chair gives you independence and a bigger cut of what you earn. Full-time employment gives you stability and someone else worrying about the bills. Here's how to decide.
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