IF YOU HAVE A CREATIVE FLAIR AND ARE INTERESTED IN STYLE THEN OUR HAIR AND BEAUTY COURSES ARE THE PERFECT PLACE FOR YOU.
With our range of courses in beauty therapy and hairdressing at our Worksop campus and hair and media make-up courses at Retford Post-16 Centre, you can choose a specialist area that most interests you.
Our courses combine practical, hands-on sessions with theory-based sessions on anatomy and physiology and underlying conditions. You’ll also have the chance to work on real-life clients in our commercial salon and showcase your skills in events and competitions.
You’ll train in our industry-standard training salons that replicate what it’s like to work in a real salon environment, and you’ll learn from staff who still practice as Hairdressers, Beauty Therapists and Make-up Artists.
Learn the skills required for a career working in the fashion, performance and photography industries as a Make-up Artists, in our dedicated Hair and Media Make-up salons at Retford Post-16 Centre. On our Media Make-up courses, you will: - Learn airbrush make-up and cosmetic techniques - Develop crucial skills in prosthetic make-up - Acquire new knowledge and understanding of special effects techniques - Learn creative hairdressing and styling - Work with face and body art. Our courses will connect you with industry, as you take part in regular masterclasses, hear from industry guest speakers and learn from experienced tutors who continue to work as Make-up Artists outside of their teaching commitments. You will boost your portfolio and industry experience through working on a range of productions with local theatre groups and schools, and showcase your skills in industry competitions such as World Skills UK. Find out more and apply below.
Learning from our experienced staff in industry-standard training and commercial salons, you will study everything from the science behind hair conditions to health and safety and practical hair techniques. On our Hairdressing courses you will: - Learn your trade on real clients, in our purpose-built College-salon, INsync - Develop your knowledge, skill and understanding of salon treatments - Have the opportunity to undertake work placement - Develop your customer service skills. You can further your knowledge and skills by undertaking optional short courses covering skills such as hair extension application, further preparing you for a career in the industry. Find out more and apply below.
The Beauty industry is booming! On our Beauty courses you will study all aspects of beauty therapy, where you’ll develop the key skills and knowledge needed to be at the top of your profession. On our Beauty courses you will: - Learn your trade in our commercial salons using the latest industry-standard equipment and products - Develop a core understanding of how to manage a salon and run a reception - Carry out facials, manicures, pedicures hair removal and more - Study everything from anatomy and physiology to health and safety You will have the chance to undertake work placements with our network of local employers in the beauty industry including salons, spas and other settings, building your experience and allowing your CV to shine. Find out more and apply below.
Hair and Beauty
Hair and Beauty
Hair and Beauty
Beauty Studies
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
Media Make-up
Apprenticeship in HairdressingÂ
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Media Make-up
Apprenticeship in HairdressingÂ
Foundation Degree in Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up
BA (Hons) in Theatrical Hair and Media Make-up
Select your course to begin your application
Beauty Therapy
Beauty Therapy
Beauty Therapy
Hair and Beauty
Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Hair Professional Apprenticeship (NFEHB012*)
Hairdressing
Hairdressing
Media Make-up
Media Make-up
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*:
“North Notts College has an amazing number of courses available that can really help you in reaching your dream career. I’ve always wanted to become a hairdresser and my tutors are very experienced and make classes fun and creative.”
Leah White Level 2 Hairdressing & Barbering![]()
“I really enjoy the practical side of the course as it helps prepare me for my career as a hairdresser. My favourite part of coming into College is to work with real clients in the INSYNC Salon.”
Taylor Jade-Irving Level 3 - Diploma in Women's Hairdressing![]()
“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![]()