There are so many fun and interesting facts floating around the Internet about the beauty industry these days! We thought it would be a cool idea to compile a large list of some of the best ones for you to enjoy!

* "The Cosmetology industry is steadily growing: So much so that the number of professional salon employees, 1.7 million, greatly outnumbers the number of lawyers across the U.S." (beautyschools.edu)

* "The skin care industry is a multi-billion dollar business, estimated to be worth 43 billion per year." (skincareindustrynews.com)

* "Connecticut's salon industry is a vibrant and growing industry, generating over $598 million in annual sales and providing employment opportunities for more than 8,800 individuals [in 2011]. Growth in Connecticut's salon industry outperformed the state's overall private sector in recent years in the crucial area of job creation." (probeauty.org)

* "The U.S. and Europe are the biggest markets of the [skin care] industry, accounting for over 50% of global skin care sales." (skincareindustrynews.com)

* "Of the 770,000 hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists, 267,00 (35%) are self-employed." (probeauty.org)

* "The nation's salon and spa industry provides first jobs and career possibilities for individuals of all backgrounds and has a broader representation of women and minorities than the overall U.S. workforce." (probeauty.org)

* In a recent AACS Commissions National Survey, people were asked what draws them to a career in beauty and wellness. "Respondents who expressed interest in a beauty and wellness career valued the career path for its entrepreneurial qualities, the creative expression opportunities is presents, as well as the opportunity it provides to help others." They also noted "there will always be a need for beauty and wellness professionals." (probeauty.org)

* "Regardless of the tough economic times, there are still many Americans who consider beauty treatments - such as highlights, manicures and facials - absolute necessities. People would obviously prefer to to cut costs somewhere else." (jobs.aol.com)