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: Ragdale Hall, Center Parcs, Eden Hall, Steiner, and city centre salons. Product companies include: Balmain, Avalon, Spa Find, Dermalogica, Grafton’s, OPI, Rendezvous and Dennis Williams, Wella and Waxu.
Nottingham College is proud to have been recognised as a Ragdale Hall Spa College of Excellence.
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Accredited Basic Waxing - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone want to add basic…
Accredited Brow Lamination - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone want to add Brow…
Accredited Definition Brows - Part-time
This course is a great choice if you are ready to start your career in the beauty industry and/or have a passion for making people feel pampered and good about themselves. Ideal for anyone want to add brow definition to…
Accredited Dermaplaning - Part-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. Ideal for anyone want to add dermaplaning to their…
Accredited E-filing - Part-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.
Accredited Gel Polish - Part-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. Ideal for anyone want to add gel polish treatment…
Accredited Hopi Ear Candles - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone want to add facial…
Accredited Intimate Waxing - Part-time
This course is a great choice if you want to extend your basic waxing knowledge to cover intimate waxing techniques.
Accredited Lash Lifting - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone want to add Lash…
Accredited Make-up Application - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone want to add basic…
Accredited Russian Lashes - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone who wants to add…
Accredited Spray Tanning - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone wanting to add spray…
Accredited Threading - Part-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. It is ideal for anyone want to add threading…
Aromatherapy for Beginners - Part-time
This is a great way to start your journey into the world of aromatherapy and exploring complementary therapies.
Artificial Nail Structures (Level 3) (19+) - Part-time
If you enjoy creating innovative and exciting nail art , this course is for you. It is sure to get your creative juices flowing and will encourage you to experiment and explore the latest nail art methods and technology using…
Barbering (Level 2) (19+) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to work as a barber, it will give you the foundation barbering skills required to work in a barbers shop.
Barbering (Level 3) (19+) - 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!
Barbering (VRQ Level 2) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you want to work as a barber, it will give you the foundation barbering skills required to work in a barbers shop.
Beauty Therapy (Level 2 City & Guilds 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.
Beauty Therapy (Level 2) (19+) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and want to start a career in the beauty industry and have a passion for making people feel pampered and good about themselves.
Beauty Therapy (Level 3 City & Guilds 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.
Care and Styling Afro Caribbean Hair - Part-time
This course is perfect if you wish to develop a new skill or add to existing skills and gain an insight to the hair industry.
Fringe Cutting and Styling Children’s Hair - Part-time
Learn the art of fringe cutting and styling for children in this comprehensive course designed for parents, caregivers, and aspiring child hairstylists. Gain the confidence and skills to create stylish, safe, and professional-looking haircuts for kids right at home.
Hair and Media Make-up (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
This course is ideal for those who have an interest within the hair and media make-up industry. It is an introductory course where you will learn the fundamental skills and techniques to start your journey within this industry.
Hair Professional - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Hair stylists can work anywhere across the world - you could be self-employed, a mobile stylist or maybe even style the stars! You’ll develop the skills to set you up for a career.
Hairdressing for Colour Technicians (City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma) - Full-time
This is a great course for anyone who wants a career in hairdressing or barbering. You will be taught all the skills to be able to have a lifelong career in this incredible industry.
Introduction to Barbering and Hairdressing (19+) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and wish to gain an insight into barbering and hairdressing and develop new skills.
Introduction to Hairdressing and 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 hair and beauty industry. You can choose either the hairdressing or beauty therapy pathway.
Nail Enhancements (City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate) (16-18) - Full-time
This qualification is ideal for anyone aged 16-18 who wants to work as a nail technician or add nail enhancement to their current services.
Nail Technology Enhancement (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
This course is a great choice if you are ready to start your career in the beauty/nail industry. This course will cover some of the popular units from beauty as well as learning the application and techniques of UV gel…
Permanent Lashes (Level 3 Award) (19+) - Part-time
This qualification is ideal for anyone aged 19 or over who wants to add semi-permanent lashes to their treatment list.
Putting Long Hair Up Workshop - Part-time
Learn the art of putting long hair up in this comprehensive course designed for aspiring hairstylists and make-up artists. Gain the confidence and skills to create stylish and professional-looking hair designs.
Stepping into Hair and Beauty (Entry Level) - Full-time
During this course you’ll learning different hair and beauty services as well as spending some time developing your personal and social skills.
Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up (Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
This course is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career as a make-up artist, providing hair & make-up services within media, theatre, performing arts, fashion, and photographic industries.
Women's and Men's Hairdressing (Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time
This is a great course for anyone who wants a career in hairdressing. You will be taught all the basic skills to be able to have a lifelong career in this incredible industry.