Beauty and Hairdressing

Turn your passion into a profession.

The Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing industries are about boosting confidence, expressing creativity, and staying ahead of the latest trends and techniques. By studying Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing, you will gain the expertise and practical experience needed to excel in these fast-paced, ever-evolving industries.

Our hands-on programmes cover a wide range of skills, from cutting, colouring, and styling hair to mastering beauty treatments such as skincare, makeup, and nail artistry. You will learn from experienced professionals in our industry-standard salons and treatment rooms, ensuring you develop both the technical skills and customer service expertise essential to success. We focus on providing real-world training, with opportunities to practice on clients and perfect your craft using top-quality products and equipment.

You’ll also benefit from work placements, which will give you a taste of the industry and help you build a network of contacts. Whether your ambition is to work in a high-end salon, start your own beauty business, or pursue specialist roles in areas like spa therapy or fashion styling, our programmes prepare you for a rewarding and creative career in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing. 

Courses

Meet our students Liza-Jane Lamb

Liza-Jane Lamb

I have immensely enjoyed my time at the College, and thanks to the dedication of the tutors, I will be forging a new career in hairdressing armed with all the skills and attributes needed to be successful in my chosen profession.

Hairdressing

Meet our students Nichola Connorton

Nichola Connorton

The course has helped me develop my skills so much and my knowledge on the subject has been expanded. I can’t wait to use my skills within a salon.

Beauty Therapy

Fee information

16 - 18 year olds

In most cases, students aged 16-18 on a full-time study programme (including T Levels) will not be required to pay fees, and the College will fund most course-specific equipment and materials. This excludes stationary, non-curriculum trips and a £15 College Subscription.

19 years and over

Students aged 19 years and over may be required to pay fees. Our Fees, Funding and Financial Support page has details on financial support, fee remissions and loans. Please note that some courses may have additional registration, examination and/or materials fees. Where we have been unable to provide these additional costs in this information, they will be discussed with you before enrolment.

Funded programmes

Where course fees are fully funded (for example Maths, English and Essential Digital Skills), the course is free of charge to students, subject to eligibility.

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.

Fee information

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.