Hairdressing is a trade that brings together two common traits that many people posess; creativity and people skills. Its a multi-million dollar industry that employs close to 11,000 people in British Columbia alone.

Aside from just working "behind-the-chair", hairdressing offers many associated professions, such as beauty supply sales, technical training, and even working in the movie industry. The program offered at hairdressing schools such as Holly's, in North Vancouver, consists of 1500 hours of practical and textbook training. Subjects covered include hair cutting and coloring, salon psychology, hair chemistry, and career management.

This particular school has been very successful with post-graduation career opportunities for its students. After completing the program at Holly's many of her students have gone on to work in some of the top salons on the North Shore such as Hatz Hair Design. Owner Shawn Mitha has said that working with students from Holly's is a pleasure. Mitha takes the students from junior stylist to extremely successful salon professional.

There is a major shortage of "good hairdressers" in the Lower Mainland. This is changing, however, with new education facilities, such as Holly's. Working in an industry such as hairdressing can be extremely fulfilling and financially rewarding. When pursuing a career many people consider university education, which can be costly, and jobs are not necessarily readily available at the end of it all. The benefits and opportunities available in the field of hairdressing are endless and the self-satisfaction is incomparable.