Beauty and Hairdressing
Develop practical skills in hairdressing and beauty, including styling, treatments and client care, while building confidence in a professional environment.
Our Beauty and Hairdressing courses at Stanmore College are designed for adults aged 19+ and prepare you for careers in salons, freelance work or self-employment, as well as progression to further study.
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Is a career in Beauty & Hairdressing for you?
You have a passion for beauty. You love makeup, skincare, beauty products, and hairstyling.
You like personal styling. You like experimenting with personal style, colour, looks, and make-up.
You enjoy working with people. You find it rewarding to help others pin-point and achieve their desired look.
You follow and adapt to industry trends. You’re open to learning new trends and techniques, you like working in an industry that is influenced by science and creativity.
You want a flexibility in your career. You want more dynamic routine options in your work schedule.
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More about our Beauty courses
Whether you’re starting your career, changing direction or returning to work, the beauty industry offers a wide range of career opportunities. Our Beauty Therapy courses for adults provide a strong foundation in in-demand treatments, alongside the skills and certification required to work professionally.
With growing demand for beauty and wellness services, these courses prepare you to succeed in a fast-moving and evolving industry.
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More about our Hairdressing courses
Whether you’re starting out as a junior hairdresser or looking to build on existing skills, our courses develop your understanding of the industry through hands-on training. You’ll learn core techniques including cutting, colouring, styling and client care in a professional environment.
With demand for skilled hairdressers continuing to grow, these courses prepare you to work with modern trends, techniques and products, equipping you for employment or progression in the industry.
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Beauty & Hairdressing Academy locations
Our Beauty and Hairdressing courses are currently offered at two well established academies in Stanmore and the local area.
We have several intakes throughout the year. For more information on current levels, locations, and start dates, please view the range of courses below, apply now or contact us.
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Potential career pathways & progression in B&H
Hair and Beauty qualifications can lead to a wide range of roles across the beauty, wellness and hairdressing industries, including:
Beauty Therapy and Skincare
Beauty Therapist
Skincare Specialist
Aesthetic PractitionerMassage and Wellness
Massage Therapist
Holistic Therapy SpecialistHairdressing
Junior Hairdresser
Senior Hairdresser
Mobile HairdresserEducation and Training
Beauty Educator
Hairdressing EducatorBusiness and Self-Employment
Salon Owner
Freelance Hair or Beauty SpecialistBrand and Retail
Brand Ambassador
Beauty or Hair Product Specialist
Explore our Beauty and Hairdressing Courses
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Beauty Therapy General VTCT NVQ Diploma Level 2 Level: 2 Department: Beauty and Hairdressing Age Group: 19+View Beauty Therapy General VTCT NVQ Diploma Level 2 – level 2 – start 10th Oct 2025 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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Women’s Hairdressing VTCT NVQ Diploma Level 2 Level: 2 Department: Beauty and Hairdressing Age Group: 19+View Women’s Hairdressing VTCT NVQ Diploma Level 2 – level 2 – start 24th Sep 2025 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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Beauty Therapy General VTCT NVQ Diploma Level 3 Level: 3 Department: Beauty and Hairdressing Age Group: 19+View Beauty Therapy General VTCT NVQ Diploma Level 3 – level 3 – start 8th Sep 2025 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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Beauty Therapy Treatments VTCT VRQ Diploma Level 3 Level: 3 Department: Beauty and Hairdressing Age Group: 19+View Beauty Therapy Treatments VTCT VRQ Diploma Level 3 – level 3 – start 8th Oct 2025 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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Women’s Hairdressing VTCT VRQ Diploma Level 3 Level: 3 Department: Beauty and Hairdressing Age Group: 19+View Women’s Hairdressing VTCT VRQ Diploma Level 3 – level 3 – start 1st Aug 2025 – location Salon Hijab Academy (SHA)
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Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments VTCT NVQ Certificate Level 4 Level: 4 Department: Beauty and Hairdressing Age Group: 19+View Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments VTCT NVQ Certificate Level 4 – level 4 – start 8th Sep 2025 – location Blossom Beauty Academy New
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