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Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

The beauty industry is constantly growing and evolving and our courses reflect this trend. The range is continuing to expand and develop to cover the latest skills and therapy treatments. We combine practice and theory with individual tutorials. So you can get the most from our excellent modern facilities, which include fully fitted salons equipped with sauna, massage and aromatherapy rooms. The School provides a professional service, which is available to all College students and to the public. Visitors to the School experience a welcoming, smart and professional ambience, which mirrors the commercial environment.

Aromatherapy Massage

Incorporates all practical techniques for a full body treatment and blending up to 20 oils for stress relief, relaxation and uplift

Basic Colouring

Inthis course students will be introduced to the basic techniques of hair colouring.

Basic Cutting

In this course students will be given a solid grounding in the basic techniques of hair cutting

Basic Cutting Summer School

In this week long summer school course, students will be introduced to the basic techniques of hair cutting.

Body Massage with Stone Therapy

Students on this course will learn massage techniques combined with stone therapy. Stone therapy is a technique using specific types of stones at different temperatures on the skin. It is used as an energy therapy to balance the body.

Bridal Hair

Students will learn the key techniques and latest trends in bridal hair styling.

Bridal Hair Summer School

This one week summer course teaches students the techniques and latest trends in bridal hair styling.

Cosmetic Make Up (weekly and intensive course options)

This course covers all aspects of cosmetic make up including facial preparation prior to makeup application, make-up techniques and brow/lash treatments.

Ear Piercing (weekly course and intensive course options available)

Ear Piercing is a technique that enables the fixing of earrings. This qualification will give you techniques to use an ear piercing gun safely and within the current health and safely legislation.

Eye Lash Perming

This course takes you through the process of eye lash perming.

Facial & Mask Therapy

This course teaches students the basic techniques of facial and face mask application.

Hairdressing - NVQ Level 2

This program will equip the learners with the skills they require to become a Hairdresser. Although practically based the learners will carry out a range of theoretical parts towards the underpinning knowledge to be able to support the practical part...

Hairdressing - NVQ Level 3

Aimed at the hairdresser of level 2 standard or above who wishes to gain in depth practical knowledge of methods and techniques and gain an understanding of supervisory management, training and assessing students work. Modules studied include: • Maintain...

Health, Safety, Security & Employment Standards - Level 3 Diploma

Completing this qualification will ensure that you can work in a safe secure and professional manner. This qualification is prerequisite to all certificates and diplomas and can be completed simultaneously.

Hot Stone Therapy (intensive course)

An intensive week long course for students who already hold the Certificate in Swedish Massage. Stone therapy is a technique using specific types of stone at different temperatures on the skin. It is used as an energy therapy to balance the body.

Indian Head Massage (weekly and intensive course options available)

This course is for those wishing to undertake a professional qualification and includes Anatomy and Physiology of the head, neck, face, shoulders and upper arms.

Intensive Body Massage

This course introduces students to the core concepts and movements in body massage.

Intimate Waxing 1 Day


Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security & Employment Standards

This course is for students who want to take a course, where this unit is a pre-requisite. If student have gained this qualification within the last 3 years, they do not need to repeat, but it must be valid for 3 months after the end of the course....

Manicure & Pedicure (weekly and intensive courses)

Practical treatments for both hands and feet, nail diseases/disorders, nail structure and growth.

Nail Art (weekly and intensive courses available)


Nail Extensions

Includes both overlay and sculptured nail systems, and incorporates nail growth and structure and nail diseases and disorders. You need to have completed the Level 2 Manicure & Pedicure prior to this course

NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy (various course times)

In this course students will cover the following subjects: Make your own actions reduce risks to health and safety Promote additional services or products to the client Develop and maintain your effectivness at work Provide facial care treatments Enhance...

NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy

This course is for students who hold an NVQ Beauty Level 2 (or equivalent) certificate, can demonstrate their employment history or Education history with references where possible. This course will cover: Anatomy & physiology Promotional activities Health...

NVQ Level 3. Beauty Therapy - Massage Spa & Electrotherapy

The course content will depend on individual’s prior unit qualification, further information can be provided at interview or discussion with the Course Leader. A breakdown for all the units is as follows: *Acquired Prior Learning from Level 3 *Anatomy...

Reflexology

A specialised form of treatment using thumb pressure up on the soles of the feet that encourages healing from within.

Reflexology - Additional Techniques

For students who already hold a reflexology massage qualification. Includes assessing and advising the client; providing additional reflexology techniques to stimulate the body systems, for relaxation, stress relief and alleviation of symptoms to assist...

Spray Tanning

Students will learn how to spray tan effectively and safely

Stone Therapy

For students who already hold the Certificate in Swedish Massage. Stone therapy is a technique using specific types of stone at different temperatures on the skin. It is used as an energy therapy to balance the body.

Sugaring Depilation

Students will learn how to perform sugaring depilation safely and effectively.

Swedish Massage

Incorporates all the five classical massage movements into a full body routine that you will be able to adapt to meet the needs of individual clients.

Thermal Arricular Ear Candles

Students will learn how to safely effect Thermal arricular ear candle therapy

Thermal Poultice Therapy/Practice


Using therapy techniques as an aid to stress management

This qualification will introduce the concept of managing and controlling stress. It will include techniques for stress reduction and control.

Wax Depilation

Providing all the practical techniques of both hot and cool methods, Health & Safety and anatomy and physiology.


Tel: 01494 585555
Fax: 01494 585566

Campuses are open:
8.00am - 6.00pm Mon-Fri
(to 9.30pm for evening classes)