TITLE:
A Theoretical Inquiry into the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Beauty Education: Current Logic and Future Directions
AUTHORS:
Jia Wen, Hyekyun Kim
KEYWORDS:
AI in Education, Beauty Education, Educational Theory, Curriculum Design, Digital Transformation, Generative AI
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.14 No.1,
December
31,
2025
ABSTRACT: This paper presents a theoretical analysis of the current state and potential trajectories for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher beauty education. Through a synthesis of existing literature, policy documents, and educational theory, it examines the conceptual foundations, prevailing logics, and inherent tensions within this emerging interdisciplinary field. The analysis reveals a significant discrepancy between the discourse surrounding technological advancement and its systemic implementation in formal beauty education curricula. While external drivers such as industry digitalization, generative AI tools, and evolving learner profiles advocate for integration, internal curricular structures remain largely anchored in traditional pedagogies. A critical logic gap is identified between the potential of AI as a creative enabler for “beauty creators” and its actual application within educational frameworks. The paper concludes by proposing a conceptual roadmap for bridging this gap, emphasizing the need for pedagogical reconceptualization, competency-based curriculum redesign, educator role transformation, and the establishment of ethical and philosophical guidelines. This theoretical exploration aims to clarify the foundational debates and provide a structured logic for future practical developments in AI-integrated beauty education.