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The Beauty Industry is Untouchable

Sumiko Chadwell • February 4, 2024

The beauty industry has survived recession, inflation, and a pandemic!

Over the last decade in America, we have seen our economy constantly going up and down. We experienced recessions, inflations, and crashes in the market. Despite these economic hardships, the beauty industry can’t seem to stop growing! The beauty industry is a broad spectrum of professionals but when looking into the statistics of each, the Government Occupational Handbook shows they are all growing “much faster than others”. 


The global beauty industry is estimated to be worth over 571 billion dollars in 2023. To get more specific, the beauty industry has had the fastest annual growth rate over the last 13 years! On average, it’s growing 8% each year that has gone by since 2015. On a worldwide scale, the United States makes up the largest share in the beauty market. The investment potential is transparent when looking over the statistics and franchising with Mimosa Salon Suites is a way in. 


As we see the demand continue to increase for beauty products and services, we are also seeing the demand for entrepreneurship increase as well. One of the factors in entering the beauty profession is you always have the potential to start your own business. When we look at nail techs, hair stylists, barbers, massage therapists, and so forth, we can see that many of these services can be ran by just one person. This is why the demand for entrepreneurship opportunities among beauty professionals is under pressure. 


At Mimosa Salon Suites, we offer beauty professionals a one-of-a-kind opportunity by leasing private suites at a cost comparable to a salon booth. We have been developing our business model since 2007, and as a result, we gained a head start to get our systems efficient before the industry demand came rolling in. Franchisees are able to open their doors immediately and start leasing to tenants. The majority of our suite locations are at full capacity, proving the demand is in action as we speak. By investing in our franchise, you are entering an industry that has shown no sign of slowing down and we will provide all the tools necessary to keep up. 


Why is the beauty industry untouchable? 

Let’s discuss why we are seeing this unwavering demand for beauty products and services. Below are 2 main factors supporting the notion that the beauty industry is growing and will continue to grow for the next several years. 




Generation of Social Media

Let’s be honest, millennials and generation Z are constantly centered around their social media accounts. The head shot is an angle that cannot be avoided in the world of content creation. Even when the economy was going downhill, people still made time to post a video or snapshot. We’ve all seen videos of professionals on zoom calls in their pajamas but with the best hair and make-up in the spotlight. On a more professional scale, even celebrities are taking more advantages of cameos and developing and online presence.


This is the generation of baggy clothes with hair and eyelash extensions. We’ve also seen more focus put on skin care, whether skin care products or micro-needling and waxing. In fact, beauty services now compete with the clothing industry, as both are equally demanded. Social media might have its downfalls, but when it comes to the beauty industry, it provides nothing but fuel for success and revenue. 


Lipstick Effect

The Lipstick Effect, also referred to as the Lipstick Index, is an interesting phenomenon in the economy. Forbes describes it as follows:


“The concept is that in times of a recession and other economic stresses, women will indulge in discretionary purchases that provide an emotional uplift without breaking the budget.”


Although lipstick is the key term, this concept applies to many features of the beauty industry. Every service offered ranges from between $5-$200, making it a generally affordable self-care measure. The Lipstick Effect is proven to exist when we reflect on the consistent growth of the beauty industry despite the COVID19 pandemic. Another interesting time period where this effect was prevalent was following the 9/11 terrorist attack. 


The theory originates from a study titled, “Boosting beauty in an economic decline: mating, spending and the lipstick effect,” from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. In the study, they took into account not just lipstick, but any beauty product that was aimed at enhancing physical appearance. The conclusion the series of four studies resulted in was as follows:


“Specifically, these results demonstrate that a dire eco- nomic forecast may lead people to reallocate money that would normally be spent on products that cannot be used to enhance appearance, such as electronics and furniture, toward purchasing products that could enhance appearance, such as cosmetics and clothing. The specific pattern of findings provides initial evidence supporting the idea of the lipstick effect, showing that consumers may prioritize beauty during times of economic turmoil.”

 

The case in point here is not that the beauty industry thrives in recessions, but that it can survive them with little additional effort. With the recent turmoil in our economy, investors are putting extra examination into their potential opportunities and the beauty industry clearly shows its resilience. 


Mimosa Salon Suites is also direct evidence that a weakened economy cannot bring it down, as we saw some of our biggest growth spurts from 2007 to 2023. As a franchisee, you will be entering an industry that will continue to grow and provide consistent revenue, regardless to the state of the economy in the country. You will also be contributing to keeping small business afloat and strengthening the community. 





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