With over 45,000 hair and beauty businesses in the UK, the sector is estimated to be worth over £8 billion, and it’s an area that’s seen significant growth over the past few years. Ever changing trends and new methods of creating unlimited styles mean that the industry is fast paced and offers lots of opportunity for those with creative flair.
Gaining qualifications is essential in this sector, which you can do full-time or part-time whilst also working in a salon to gain on the job experience. Once qualified, you can work as an employee within a salon, become self-employed or even run your own business.
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Skills required
Example career options
Barbering
Barbering
Beauty Therapy
Beauty Therapy Studies
Beauty Therapy Studies
Beauty Therapy Treatments
Beauty Therapy Treatments
Cosmetic Make-up and Beauty Consultancy
Entry Level Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up
Entry Level Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up
Hair and Beauty
Hair and Media Make-up
Hair and Media Make-up
Hair and Media Make-up
Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up
Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up – Beauty Therapy Route
Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up – Hairdressing Route
Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up – Hairdressing Route
Hairdressing Studies
Hairdressing Studies
Nail Technology Studies
Nail Technology Studies
Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up
Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up
Women’s Hairdressing
Award in Body Art Design
Award in LED Gel Polish Techniques
Award in Nail Technology
Award in Skin Tanning Techniques
Certificate in Colouring Hair
Certificate in Nail Technology
Certificate in Stone Massage
Certificate in Swedish Massage
Cosmetic Make-up and Beauty Consultancy
Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvination
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up (Top-up)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up (Top-up)
Foundation Degree in Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up
Foundation Degree in Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up
Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvination
Award in LED Gel Polish Techniques
Award in Nail Technology
Certificate in Colouring Hair
Certificate in Nail Technology
Certificate in Stone Massage
Certificate in Swedish Massage
Diploma in Barbering
Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvination
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
“I enjoy coming to college and learning new skills to further my hairdressing career.”
Ellie Reek Level 2 Hairdressing Former student at Swinton Academy
“I have made new friends on my course and love how many opportunities there are to get involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities while at college”
Chelsea Smith Level 2 Hair and Media Make-up Former student at the Laurel Academy
