This industry offers a wealth of opportunities in salons and spas, as stylists for TV, film, theatre and advertising agencies, or even setting up your own business. Our full-time and part-time courses ranging from Levels 1-3 cover hairdressing, barbering, make-up, nail treatments, beauty therapy and massage therapies.
Training takes place in our professional-standard hair and beauty training salons at London Road Campus. In-house competitions are judged by influential, local employers and students also enter national competitions such as the Blackpool National Hairdressing competition and WorldSkills, where they have achieved gold awards.
Hair, Beauty & Therapy Courses
- Vocational
- Apprenticeships
- Part-time
- Beauty and Massage Course
- Introduction to Massage
- Level 2 Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments
- Level 2 C&G Award in Cutting Men s Hair (3002-92)
- Level 2 C&G Certificate in Women s Hairdressing
- Level 2 C&G Diploma in Womens and Mens Hairdressing
- Level 2 VTCT Award in Facial Massage and Skincare
- Level 2 VTCT Certificate in Nail Technology (Artificial Nails)
- Level 2 VTCT Certificate in Nail Treatments (Manicure & Pedicure)
- Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
- Level 3 C&G Diploma in Women s Hairdressing
- Level 3 VTCT Certificate in Swedish Massage
- Level 3 VTCT Diploma in Massage Therapies
Pip Pearce
Level 2 Makeup and Nails
Previous school: Meole Brace School
I wasn’t sure I could do makeup and nails – I have always loved it, but decided to study business after school. However, I wasn’t enjoying myself and decided to take the leap of faith into beauty and I haven’t looked back since. After I’ve completed this course I want to progress onto Level 3. The course is fun and everybody is really nice – teachers and students.
Mihai Mocanu
Level 3 VTCT Diploma in Massage Therapies
I decided to do this course to try something new, as well as to learn some relaxation treatments for my work colleagues because it’s a really stressful time in the NHS at the moment. It’s been something that I’ve enjoyed and I found all the types of massage really interesting to learn. I studied sport at university back in Romania, so now I can use both sports massage and relaxing massage techniques.
Kathryn Harvey
Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
Studying part-time has allowed me to train towards my career goal, as the course works well around my childcare support. Also, having the chance to work in the College’s commercial salon, gives you the opportunity to learn the business side of salons. After completing the Level 2 I want to continue with Level 3 and then become a mobile hairdresser.
Claire Croston
Level 2 Award in Cutting Men’s Hair
I would recommend anyone wanting to get into barbering to jump on this course. The tutor is patient, helpful, and informative yet also makes the course fun and relaxed.
During my time on this course, I even had the opportunity to attend a huge hair and barbering event in London and gain work experience with James at ‘Unknown Barbershop’ who has also taught me so much.
Hayley Huggins-Imran
Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
I joined the course to build upon my qualification as a salon manager. As a qualified hairdresser, I found it easy dealing with issues regarding hair services but struggled due to my limited knowledge of beauty to effectively manage the beauty team.
On the course, my confidence grew with each passing week and all the areas we covered were relevant to our industry services. The college has also offered extra courses to top up my skills and knowledge further. The one day a week schedule fitted in easily with my work schedule and childcare.
Cesca Williams
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Previous school: Church Stretton School
I’ve always had a keen interest in beauty therapy and skin care. I started the Level 2 Beauty Specialist Diploma and managed to achieve a part-time position at Riverside Beauty in Ludlow. I have developed throughout my course with the support of my tutors and peers. My next step is to progress onto the Level 3 Massage course and I can’t wait to start!
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