Demand for jobs in the beauty and fitness industry has increased amid a fall in the number of vacancies
The number of resumes in beauty salons and fitness clubs increased by 10 percent in eight months of 2026
Quick Look
- In the first eight months of 2026, the number of resumes in beauty salons and fitness clubs increased by 10%, while the number of vacancies decreased by 17%.
- The main reasons were the increase in company costs and the transition of citizens to a savings model.
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Why It Matters
An increase in the number of resumes of applicants in the service sector against the backdrop of a reduction in the supply of employers.
Based on the results of the first eight months of 2026, the total number of resumes from applicants in specialties required in beauty salons and fitness clubs increased by 10 percent compared to the same period in 2025. This was reported by Kommersant with reference to data from market participants.
We are talking about job seekers seeking jobs in specialties required in beauty salons and fitness clubs. These include hairdressers and trainers. The most noticeable surge in interest was recorded towards the end of summer, noted analysts of the online recruiting service hh.ru and the platform for legalizing payments in the beauty industry “Spheria”.
At the same time, the number of job offers in these areas during the reporting period, on the contrary, decreased by 17 percent year on year. Experts identified the significant increase in costs of industry companies as the main reason for this dynamics. The situation was also influenced by the transition of a significant part of citizens to a savings model of behavior. Against this background, the demand for beauty services and classes in fitness centers has dropped significantly, analysts stated.
Open Questions
- How will hiring dynamics change by the end of the year?
