# Kid-Friendly Beauty Events Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-explorer-day References: [news-journal](https://www.news-journal.com/tennessee-school-of-beauty-hosts-beauty-explorer-day-for-kids/article_613316d0-8e56-538c-8350-a771677878d0.html) & [BeautyExplorerDay](http://BeautyExplorerDay.com/)  In September, Tennessee [School of Beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection) is hosting a family-friendly Beauty Explorer Day event to inspire early interest in the beauty industry from young children. This interactive and educational experience for kids ages six to nine shares [hands-on cosmetology and esthetics stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superdrug-beauty-playground) where kids will learn [hairstyling techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-bootcamp), practice nail art with non-toxic polishes and enjoy creative face painting with hypoallergenic products. At the event, live demonstrations will provide a primer to the foundations of styling hair, applying makeup and creating nail art, and kids will get a chance to ask professionals questions in a Q&A panel. Children who attend the event will take home a small beauty kit with additional information about potential career paths in the beauty industry and a discount voucher for future services for the family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Beauty Education:** Family-friendly events are tapping into experiential learning to engage young children with hands-on cosmetology and esthetics. - **Early Career Exposure:** Programs are increasingly aimed at sparking interest in various career paths among children by providing them with industry-specific knowledge and tools. - **Non-toxic Children's Beauty Products:** There is a growing emphasis on utilizing hypoallergenic and non-toxic beauty products for children in educational and interactive settings. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetology Education:** Educational institutions are expanding their outreach programs to include younger demographics, laying the groundwork for future career development in beauty. - **Children's Beauty Products:** Manufacturers are focusing on safe and non-toxic beauty products tailored for children's use in both play and educational environments. - **Family-centric Events:** Events that cater to entire families, providing both educational value and entertainment, are becoming more prevalent in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Back-to-School Beauty Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfest-on-campus.md) - [Children's Beauty Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-june1.md) - [In-Store Daytime Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-n-barnets.md) - [Beauty Industry STEM Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-saturday.md) - [House Party Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boots-beauty-house-party.md) - [Youth Beauty Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamleys-boutique-be-you.md) - [Children-Focused Salon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-still-kids.md) - [Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazart.md) - [Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-pie-holiday-party.md)