This mainly practical-based course is the perfect step for students looking to gain knowledge and skills in the hair and beauty sector.
You’ll learn a variety of techniques and skills in hairdressing, beauty therapy and make-up and have the chance to choose units that suit your interests and skills.
You will study a range of topics including:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a commercial salon environment with real clients. You’ll need a full uniform and kit to do the course.
“I love coming in to College, seeing friends and working with hair and make-up. In the future, I want to work with celebrities’ hair and make-up and the skills we learn at College can really help me with that.”
Oliver Soar Level 2 - Make-up Services![]()
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I love coming in to College, seeing friends and working with hair and make-up. In the future, I want to work with celebrities’ hair and make-up and the skills we learn at College can really help me with that.”
Oliver Soar Level 2 - Make-up Services![]()
The hair and beauty sector is ideal for those who have a creative flair, enjoy helping people look and feel good about themselves and have a passion for keeping up with the latest trends.
Hair Salon Managers organise and coordinate resources of hair salons.
Recruit and organise staffing, order stock and promote products to customers, discuss client requests, suggest style ideas, cut, colour and style hair and keep up to date with new trends, techniques and hair products.**
Salons, health spas, on a cruise ship or in a hotel setting.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Beauty Therapists provide face and body treatments to clients.
Give clients facials, apply and advise on make-up, shape eyebrows, give manicures, pedicures and nail treatments, hair removal and tanning.**
Salons, health spas, on a cruise ship or in a hotel setting.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the hair and beauty sector include*:
“I love coming in to College, seeing friends and working with hair and make-up. In the future, I want to work with celebrities’ hair and make-up and the skills we learn at College can really help me with that.”
Oliver Soar Level 2 - Make-up Services![]()
“The staff at College are very supportive and make sure tht we learn the skills we need to go into industry.”
Chloe Bosworth Level 2 - Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up