How to become an image, social and other personal consultant
Official title: Image, social and other personal consultants
Also called: Image consultant, Social consultant, Fashion consultant, Make-up consultant, Wedding consultant, Wardrobe consultant, Etiquette consultant, Weight loss consultant, Fashion colour consultant, Personal image consultant, Personal image counsellor, Corporate image consultant
Image, social and other personal consultants advise clients on their personal appearance, speaking style, manners or other behaviours in order to improve personal or business images. They are employed by beauty salons, fashion boutiques, modelling schools, image consulting companies, weight loss centres or they may be self-employed.
Main tasks
- Image consultants
- Advise clients on hair colour, hairstyles, make-up, clothing and accessories; may advise on posture, general appearance and manners, and provide courses and seminars on business and social etiquette
- Advise clients on type, colour and application of make-up
- Advise clients on choice of colours for clothing that will complement their appearance
- Wedding consultants
- Advise clients on the selection of wedding gowns, floral arrangements, banquet facilities, wedding invitations and other items related to weddings
- Weight loss consultants
- Administer commercial weight-loss programs, advise clients on diet and exercise and provide related support services
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Specialized training courses are available for colour consultants, make-up and skin care consultants, weight loss consultants and most other occupations in this unit group. Experience and expertise in fashion, art, modelling or related fields is usually required.
Ways in
- University: Business & Commerce degrees, Offered by 17 universities in Canada
- University: Arts & Humanities degrees, Offered by 18 universities in Canada
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $52,319 a year
- About 1,600 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 1,700 are projected by 2033. (+6.3%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become an image, social and other personal consultant?
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Specialized training courses are available for colour consultants, make-up and skin care consultants, weight loss consultants and most other occupations in this unit group. Experience and expertise in fashion, art, modelling or related fields is usually required.
How much does an image, social and other personal consultant earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $52,319 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)).
Is an image, social and other personal consultant a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 6% by 2033, from about 1,600 to about 1,700 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become an image, social and other personal consultant?
Not always. 44% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Business & Commerce degrees; Arts & Humanities degrees.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03