Job outlooks for Hairstylists and barbers

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barber (63210)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Job opportunities for this group are dependent on population growth, but more so, mostly driven by consumer discretionary spending. A fair number of hairstylists are self-employed. Trends, tools, and methods are constantly changing; therefore, those who keep up to date with the latest trends will have better prospects.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 1,150 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: 71% compared to 83% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 28% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- 57% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 7% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 93% compared to 49% 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: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 68% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Avalon Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
  - Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
  - Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
Prince Edward IslandGood
The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Continued population growth by way of immigration will support the demand for workers in this occupation over the forecast period. Job opportunities for hairstylists and barbers are highly sensitive to consumer discretionary spending. 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 preparing clients for special events. Some clients may also prefer or need home visits, including seniors in assisted living residences, therefore flexibility is an asset. Hairstylists and barbers can increase their client base by keeping up to date with the latest trends and by using social media tools for self-marketing.
Openings will stem primarily from very high staff turnover. Many workers leave this occupation after a few years, mainly because of poor working conditions: low income, evening and weekend work, heavy competition from home workers and so on. Employment changes in this occupation depend, for the most part, on the economic situation and demographic factors. Hairstylists and barbers interested in establishing their own business may wish to explore appropriate investment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 450 people work in this occupation.
- Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 75% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 25% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 36% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 64% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 62% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: n/a
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 68% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
The rate of turnover in this occupation is high due to relatively low wages, especially among those with less experience. Jobseekers may be able to pursue different options for compensation depending on experience, including wage- or commission-based employment, chair rental, or self-employment. In the long-term, wages and job prospects can be improved by building and maintaining a large client base.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 3,200 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: 70% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 30% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 27% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 73% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 60% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 86% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 57% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Annapolis Valley Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Annapolis Valley region:
  - Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Cape Breton Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Cape Breton region:
  - Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Halifax Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Halifax region:
  - Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- North Shore Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the North Shore region:
  - Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Southern Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Southern region:
  - Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
New BrunswickGood
The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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.
- Hairstylists and barbers are typically employed by hairdressing salons and barber shops. Self-employment is also common in this occupation.
- Individuals with flexible schedule will have more opportunities. 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 2,000 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
Regional outlooks
- Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
  - Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
  - Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Fredericton–Oromocto Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
  - Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Moncton–Richibucto Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
  - Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
  - Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
QuebecModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Quebec:
- Approximately 25,200 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: 68% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 32% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 28% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 71% 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 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 70% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 16% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 84% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 71% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
  - Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
  - Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Capitale-Nationale region:
  - Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Centre-du-Québec region:
  - Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
  - Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Côte-Nord Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Estrie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Estrie region:
  - Approximately 980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
  - Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Lanaudière Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Lanaudière region:
  - Approximately 2,120 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Laurentides Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Laurentides region:
  - Approximately 2,180 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Laval Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
  - Approximately 11,540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mauricie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Mauricie region:
  - Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Montréal Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
  - Approximately 11,540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Montérégie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Montérégie region:
  - Approximately 5,330 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Nord-du-Québec Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Outaouais Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Outaouais region:
  - Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupational group is largely dependent on household disposable income and consumer preferences.
  On the one hand, population aging should increase the demand for services in residential care facilities or at home for seniors.
  On the other hand, the recent increase in the cost of living is restricting family discretionary budgets. While hairdressing services are almost essential, customers could be inclined to space out appointments, cut back on the most expensive services, or perform them themselves, which could cause fluctuations in traffic at hair salons and reduce demand for the occupation. For barbers, this negative impact is likely to be less pronounced due to the recent surge in popularity of their services among teenagers, fueled in part by social media.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
  - Approximately 980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
OntarioModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- The majority are in the personal care services industry
- Self employment
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Population growth in many areas of the province should add to the customer base
- Opportunities to provide services in residential care facilities, or to niche markets, such as in-home services for the increasing number of seniors
- The ability to meet the hair-service needs of the province's growing diverse population
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Hairstylists is a compulsory skilled trade in Ontario, therefore individuals must be registered as, or complete an apprenticeship to work in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Ontario:
- Approximately 29,200 people work in this occupation.
- Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 93%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 68% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 13% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 87% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 52% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 59% compared to 8% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 24% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 3,350 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
  - Approximately 980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
  - Approximately 2,890 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- London Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the London region:
  - Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
  - Approximately 960 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Northeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Northeast region:
  - Approximately 1,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Northwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Northwest region:
  - Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Ottawa Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Ottawa region:
  - Approximately 2,710 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Toronto Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Toronto region:
  - Approximately 12,510 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 94%
- Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
  - Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Manitoba:
- Approximately 2,950 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: 59% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 41% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 21% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 79% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 50% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 31% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 79% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Interlake Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Interlake region:
  - Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 93%
    Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%
- North Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the North Central region:
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%
- North Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the North region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the North region:
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Parklands Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Parklands region:
  - Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- South Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the South Central region:
  - Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%
- Southeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Southeast region:
  - Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Southwest region:
  - Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Winnipeg Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Winnipeg region:
  - Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
SaskatchewanGood
The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- 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 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.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 3,000 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: 65% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 35% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 34% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 66% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 61% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 7% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 93% compared to 47% 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 33% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 81% compared to 15% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Northern Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Northern region:
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Prince Albert Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Prince Albert region:
  - Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
  - Approximately 710 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
  - Approximately 1,160 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
  - Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Yorkton–Melville Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Yorkton - Melville region:
  - Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
AlbertaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in Alberta:
- Approximately 10,400 people work in this occupation.
- Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 94%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 64% compared to 80% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 36% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 23% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 77% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 48% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 70% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%
- Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
  - Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%
- Calgary Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Calgary region:
  - Approximately 3,640 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
  - Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Edmonton Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Edmonton region:
  - Approximately 4,450 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 94%
- Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
  - Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Red Deer Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Red Deer region:
  - Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Employment growth for hairstylists and barbers will be tied to population growth, which at current trends will be in major urban centres across the province.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
  - Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for occupations in personal services continues to be stable with opportunities in every region in the province.

Employment opportunities are influenced by consumer spending levels and the strength of the economy. Ongoing trade uncertainty is weakening consumer and business confidence and slowing hiring as firms delay investment; subdued consumer sentiment, slower population growth, and weaker income gains are expected to dampen consumer spending.
Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in British Columbia:
- Approximately 12,550 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: 62% compared to 78% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 30% of hairstylists and barbers work all year, while 70% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 55% of hairstylists and barbers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 61% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Cariboo Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Cariboo region:
  - Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Kootenay Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Kootenay region:
  - Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
  - Approximately 7,660 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Nechako Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Nechako region:
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
- North Coast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the North Coast region:
  - Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
- Northeast Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Northeast region:
  - Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
  - Approximately 1,530 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): more than 95%
- Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for hairstylists and barbers (NOC 63210) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  Here are some key facts about hairstylists and barbers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
  - Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
  - Hairstylists and barbers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 95%
Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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