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At North Hertfordshire College, we’ll provide you with the skills to follow your passion and kickstart your career in hair and beauty. As well as practical knowledge of a variety of hair and beauty treatments, you’ll also work alongside our expert tutors to develop important customer service skills. You’ll then have plenty of opportunities to put your newfound skills into practice through our industry-standard Hart Salon as well as work placements through our wide network of industry connections – including Bannatyne, Champneys, and Wella.
Our students, as well as our staff, have access to excellent training opportunities with industry experts that are linked with developing knowledge of products and additional skills. This extra training will help you when it comes to starting your career, including new colouring and mixed-heritage hairdressing techniques.
With practical workshops and a range of creative briefs, you’ll build a stunning portfolio of work to take with you to the next step in your career. Whether you want to be a stylist, a beautician, or you just want to let your creative spirit run free, we’re confident NHC has a course that’s right for you.
Are you ready to express your creativity? Discover Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses with North Hertfordshire College today.
In 2019, the hair and beauty industry generated over £8.6 billion in turnover for the UK economy, with barbers, beauty salons, and nail salons experiencing the highest growth. This is a growing industry with plenty of opportunities for you to move into when you complete your programme.
By brushing up your skills, working on real clients in Hart Salons, and making the most of the range of work experience opportunities open to you during your studies with North Hertfordshire College, you’ll finish your course feeling confident in your abilities and ready to take on the industry!
Your career options include, but are not limited to:
Your career options include, but are not limited to:
Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
I have had the most amazing last two years at the College. I never thought I would achieve this in my life, but I can't thank you enough. The College is amazing and all the tutors are so helpful. Thank you so much.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques
I’m finding my work experience placement really enjoyable and rewarding. My confidence is growing, I’ve taken part in CPD, and have also recently learnt how to do Valasso Therapy. I’m really proud of my journey so far!
Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing
The extra training that we completed has given me a better understanding of how to manage and control afro hair. This training was great as it gave us a chance to develop skills that will be really useful for my career.
Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup
I’ve really enjoyed my tutor’s teaching. Mary is so helpful and gives us the time and opportunity to do different workshops on lots of different techniques, which I really enjoy; you can be very creative and expressive with makeup and special effects and play around with lots of different ideas, so I find the workshops are a good learning method for me.
Whether you’re planning on working in a salon or spa, or taking the plunge and starting your own business, North Hertfordshire College will set you up with the skills and experiences you need for a glamorous career. We understand how important it is to be able to practice your skills on real customers, which is why we’re proud to have a strong network of employer connections for you to reach out to during your course.
Throughout your course, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in competitions and further training to help build your skills and portfolio of work. Competitions are a great way to test your skills and learn from expert judges and other college students from around the country, building your confidence ready for your next work placement. We also have excellent employer links with local salons and spas, including Champneys and Bannatyne.
Plus, North Hertfordshire College’s Hitchin Campus is home to Hart Salons, our industry-standard training salon. Hart Salons is open to the public, meaning you’ll be able to put your newfound hairstyling and beauty therapy techniques to use alongside your customer service skills.
North Hertfordshire College is proud to offer a range of professional and leisure courses to adults in the local community.
Whether you’re looking to change career, improve your skills, or pick up a new hobby and make new friends, NHC has a course for you.
