Hair and Beauty
We have a dedicated, passionate and award-winning team of hair and beauty lecturers, all with years of experience in the industry.
We have a specially-equipped salon and a nail bar on campus, where you’ll be able to put everything you’ve learned into practice with real clients, plus a commercial salon in Nottingham city centre on Wheeler Gate.
You’ll get the opportunity to take part in national competitions and complete exciting work experience placements. Students have had their work featured in national magazines, exhibited their creations at catwalk shows, and were beauty therapists in residence at the Nottingham Open tennis tournament.
Our make-up artists recently had work experience on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Theatre Royal.
We’re all set up to give you a great start to your career, offering you continual professional development in your chosen field.
We have fabulous links with industry, such as: Eden Hall, Center Parcs, Ragdale Hall, Steiner, and city centre salons. Product companies include: Balmain, Avalon, Spa Find, Dermalogica, Grafton’s, OPI, Rendezvous and Dennis Williams, Wella and Waxu.
Levels
Courses at Nottingham College range from Level 1 to Level 3 and Apprenticeships in hairdressing and barbering, beauty therapy, make-up, nail enhancement and massage.
Careers in Hair and Beauty
Nottingham College has an amazing track record in delivering training in hair and beauty - making sure you are equipped with the skills and experience needed to succeed in industry.
All of our salons are open to the public, so you’ll be actively involved in delivering our extensive range of professional hairdressing, beauty therapy, barbering and/or make-up artistry services to people in and around Nottingham City Centre.
There are a vast number of career options in the industry – whether you would like to be an Aesthetic Therapist, a Barber, a Beauty Therapist, a Body Piercer, a Bridal & Theme Consultant, an Image Consultant, a Hair Stylist, a Holistic Therapist, a Make-Up Artist, a Massage Therapist, a Nail Technician, a Product Technician, a Salon Manager/Owner, a Skin Care Therapist, a Spa Therapist – there are many choices available to you.
Did you know?
- There are just over 40,000 hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses in the UK.
- Up to 270,000 people work in the hairdressing, barbering and beauty industry.
- Hairdressing is the 10th most popular apprenticeship in England.
- Personal Grooming Businesses (barbering and beauty) are the fastest growing independent retailers.
- Over half the people working in hair and beauty are aged 16 to 34.
Not sure what you'd like to study?
Are you interested in Hair and Beauty but not sure which course is right for you? You can receive Careers Advice before you decide which course is best for you! Apply through our Application Portal using the link below and our Careers Advisors will help you find the perfect course that's suited to you!
Apply for Careers AdviceBridal Preparation - Hair and Make-up for Beginners - Part-time
This women's only course will focus on how to create a bridal make up look from start to finish.
Introduction to Beauty Therapy (Entry 3 College Certificate) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you have a creative side, enjoy working with people and are looking for an introduction into the Beauty industry.
Introduction to Gel Polish - Part-time
Learn the basics of Gel Polish on this seven week, short course.
Introduction to Hair and Beauty - Part-time
After completing your ESOL course, you can launch your career in the Hair and Beauty industry with our Introduction to Hair and Beauty course.
Introduction to Barbering - Part-time
Interested in learning to be a barber? Then this ten week course could be for you!
Massage Therapy (Level 3) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to start a career in the massage therapy industry and have a passion for making people feel pampered and good about themselves.
Evening Make-up for Beginners - Part-time
Learn how to do stunning evening make-up looks on this six week course.
Massage Techniques for Improvers - Part-time
This course is a practical course and follows on from the beginner’s course.
Beauty Therapy (Level 2) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to start a career in the beauty industry and have a passion for making people feel pampered and good about themselves.
Theatrical and Media Make-up (Level 4) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you’re wanting to further advance your knowledge and skills in the hair and beauty sector and to specialise in the theatrical and media make-up areas. This course is ideal for experienced and qualified make up…
Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up Studies (Level 3 VTCT Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you are passionate about make-up and would like to perfect your knowledge and skills for a successful career in this highly skilled, demanding and creative industry.
Hair and Media Make-up (Level 2 VTCT Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you are interested in a career as a make-up artist and want to perfect your skills for a successful career in this highly skilled industry.
Introduction to Hairdressing (Level 1 City & Guilds Certificate) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you are interested in stepping into a career in the hair and beauty industry, as this course will be the start of your journey.
Beauty Therapy (Level 3 VTCT Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you are looking to pursue a career in a specialist environment such as in a day spa, on a cruise liner, or in a dedicated facility in a high-end hotel. This course provides a great…
Make-up for Beginners - Part-time
Learn how to use modern techniques to create stunning looks.
Massage Techniques for Beginners - Part-time
Learn how to safely carry out massages on friends and family, to enable them to relax and enjoy being pampered.
Beauty Therapy for Beginners - Part-time
This introductory course is suitable for women keen on learning the basics of many aspects of beauty therapy and personal grooming.
Permanent Lashes (Level 3 Award) - Part-time
This course has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to apply individual permanent lashes.
Barbering (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you would like to gain a working knowledge of men’s styling and work towards a career in industry.
Barbering (Level 2 Certificate) - Part-time
With this qualification a new career in Gents styling could be yours!
Barbering (Level 3) - Part-time
Hair stylists and barbers can work anywhere across the world - you could be self-employed, a mobile stylist or maybe even style the stars!
Artificial Nail Structures (Level 3) - Part-time
If you enjoy creating innovative and exciting nail art , this course is for you.
Hairdressing (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you have a creative flair and want to develop the skills you need to have a successful career in hairdressing.
Hairdressing (Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you’d like to master and perfect your hairdressing techniques and become a qualified hairdresser.
Introduction to Beauty Therapy (Level 1) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you have a creative side, enjoy working with people and are looking for an introduction into the beauty industry.
Beauty Therapy (Level 2 VTCT Diploma) - Full-time
This course is a great choice if you are ready to start your career in the beauty industry and have a passion for making people feel pampered and good about themselves.