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Hair and Beauty

Can you envision yourself thriving in a salon environment or pursuing a career as a makeup artist?

At our acclaimed working salon, Elements, you will have the opportunity to work with genuine paying clients while being guided by our expert staff. This enables you to attain authentic salon experience.

Through practical experience combined with theoretical learning, you will not only acquire the skills needed for the job, but also learn how to manage clients, handle payments, and effectively interact with customers.

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Beauty Therapy - Level 1

Start your beauty career with our Level 1 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Beauty Therapy - Level 2

Explore career options in the beauty industry with our Level 2 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Beauty Therapy - Level 3

Expand on your beauty knowledge and skills on our Beauty Therapy - Level 3 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Beauty Therapy Massage - Level 3

Learn about the massage industry with our Beauty Therapy Massage - Level 3 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Hair and Media Make-Up - Level 2

Explore the media, hair and make-up industry on our Level 2 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Hairdressing - Level 1

Start your hairdressing career with our Level 1 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Hairdressing - Level 2

Enhance your skills on our Hairdressing - Level 2 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Hairdressing - Level 3

Gain more confidence in your hairdressing skills on our Hairdressing - Level 3 course!

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College

Call us: 01562 820811

Email us: enquiries@kidderminster.ac.uk

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Deborah Herbert

Tutor - Hairdressing

I am an experienced Hairdressing Lecturer. My primary goal is to enable learners to realise their full potential and achieve their career goals. My passion lies in creating enjoyable and effective learning environments where I share knowledge and impart valuable skills and expertise. With a strong focus on practical skills, industry relevance, and employability, I aim to prepare students for success in the ever-evolving world of hairdressing. As a Hairdressing Lecturer, I go beyond teaching, supporting learners with critical skills and pastoral care. In my new role as a Leading Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping colleagues and contributing to a collaborative learning community.

Iona Walton

Tutor - Beauty Therapy

I bring many years of teaching experience and practical expertise to our Beauty Department, with diverse roles in the beauty industry. From salons, spas, and trainers to working in Harley Street, each experience has enriched my understanding of this field. I aim not only to educate but also to inspire future beauty professionals. I aim to fuel a passion for learning, embracing the innovation that propels the beauty industry forward. I strive to create an engaging, stimulating learning atmosphere that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on application. I am dedicated to nurturing a learning environment that bridges academic knowledge with practical beauty industry insights, preparing students for successful careers and adapting to the industry’s ever-evolving landscape.

Katherine Williams

Catherine Williams

Head of Department

My journey spanning the hair and beauty industry and education sector has been marked by unwavering dedication, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of hair and beauty professionals. I look forward to continuing this enriching journey, leaving an indelible mark on both the industry and the lives of those I have the privilege to educate and inspire.

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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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.

Median Salary

£10,867 View more

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