64201 – Image, social and other personal consultants
TEER 4Occupations usually requiring a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
Lead statement
Image consultants advise clients on their personal appearance, speaking style, manners or other behaviours in order to improve personal or business images.
Main duties
- 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.
- Advise clients on the selection of wedding gowns, floral arrangements, banquet facilities, wedding invitations and other items related to weddings.
- Administer commercial weight-loss programs, advise clients on diet and exercise and provide related support services.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Example job titles
social consultant · fashion consultant · corporate image consultant · personal image counsellor · personal image consultant · personal wardrobe consultant · image consultant · wedding services consultant · wedding consultant · weight loss consultant · weight loss adviser
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.19 | $26.83 | $43.01 |
| Quebec | $22.08 | $29.90 | $44.99 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $25.38 | $44.69 |
| Alberta | $16.24 | $25.93 | $37.56 |
| British Columbia | $18.32 | $24.24 | $37.93 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.