Careers in

Hair & Beauty

Professionals in the hair and beauty industry are dedicated to enhancing the aesthetic well-being of individuals and promoting self-confidence. This diverse field encompasses various roles, including hairdressers, aestheticians, makeup artists, and salon managers. Hairdressers utilise their creativity and technical skills to cut, style, and colour hair, catering to clients' preferences and trends.

Aestheticians specialise in skincare treatments, offering facials, waxing, and massages to promote healthy and radiant skin. Makeup artists showcase their artistic talents by transforming appearances through cosmetic applications for various occasions. Salon managers oversee the daily operations of beauty establishments, ensuring smooth workflows and exceptional customer experiences. Our courses in hair and beauty take place in an award-winning salon, providing you with real clients to work with.

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November Open Evening

Kidderminster College Monday 4th November 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm Find out more

16 - 18 Adults 19+

Daily tasks:

Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
Ensures clients.
Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

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Median Salary

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Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors

Daily tasks:

Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
Ensures clients.
Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

Median Salary

£22,422 View more

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Beauticians and Related Occupations

Daily tasks:

Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.