Careers in Beauty

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in beauty? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Beauty is a broad field where the finer points change often thanks to beauty trends. If you’re interested in a career in beauty, a few options to consider include:

Beauty marketing: Market a beauty product
Public relations: Maintain the public image of the product’s brand
Product development: Create new beauty products, including makeup, hair and skin care products, and nail polish
Sales: Sell beauty products to stores

Most of these positions require a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a love of beauty and style. Jobs in the beauty industry are competitive, so give yourself a step up with internships and other projects.

You can also work directly with customers in positions such as nail manicurist, hairstylist, or makeup artist. These positions don’t require a degree but do require some specialized training.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Beauty

SheKnows - SheKnows is a Scottsdale, AZ based “women’s lifestyle media platform” that “allows brands to distribute authentic content and integrated advertising at scale.”

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StyleCaster Media Group - StyleCaster Media Group is based in NYC and aims “to bring style to the people, empowering millions of readers to discover and share their style.”

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GlamourGals - GlamourGals is an NYC based non-profit that inspires “teens to provide ongoing complimentary beauty makeovers and companionship to women living in senior homes.”

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Benefit Cosmetics - Benefit Cosmetics is a cosmetics company that got its start when twin sisters moved to San Francisco, CA and opened a beauty boutique.

See the complete Benefit Cosmetics profile

Well+Good - Well+Good is an NYC based company that was started by two journalists “to answer all the questions friends wanted to know about health, beauty, fitness, and well-being.”

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Salon Success Strategies - Salon Success Strategies is a Roseville, CA based “full service marketing agency specializing in salons, day spas, and medical spas.”

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Beauty Bus Foundation - Beauty Bus Foundation is a Santa Monica, CA non-profit that “delivers dignity, hope and respite to chronically or terminally ill people" through beauty services.

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NutraClick - NutraClick is a Boston, MA based natural products company that builds “brands by developing winning products and leveraging the power of online marketing."

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Glossybox - Glossybox is a New York, NY based company that offers subscription boxes with “exclusive cosmetic samples and perfume samples from the best makeup brands online.”

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RealSelf - RealSelf is a Seattle, WA based company that is building “the most trusted community around the entire journey one takes with any medical-beauty decision.”

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HSN - HSN is a St. Petersburg, FL based company that built an amazing business by selling stuff to people who are sitting on their couch.

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BUZZMEDIA - Pop culture is like a drug, and BUZZMEDIA is a dealer. They run more than 40 web properties, and they're hiring.

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Total Beauty Media Group - Total Beauty Media Group is a Santa Monica, CA based company that aims to "inspire all consumers to live beautiful lives," and they're hiring.

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Solazyme - Solazyme is a San Francisco, CA based company that synthesizes oil from algae, and they have some great job opportunities for new grads.

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BeachMint - BeachMint is a Santa Monica, CA based social commerce company that focuses on style, beauty, jewelry, and shoes.

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Refinery29 - Refinery29 is a New York, NY based company aiming to be “the cornerstone of fashion, beauty, and shopping for a new generation," and they're hiring.

See the complete Refinery29 profile