
What are the current trends in the ever evolving field of cosmetology? Here are some stats at a glance, courtesy of the NACCAS 1999 Job Demand Survey. [For the record, some of these statistics conflict with those in NAILS’ Fact Book.]
Salon Employment status
60% Full time
29% 20-30 hours
11% under 20 hours
Average number of clients per week
1990 158
1999 174
Percentage of salons that are primarily devoted to nail care
6% 1990
2% 1996
4% 1999
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