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Cosmetology

Cosmetology offers a dynamic array of career opportunities for those passionate about beauty and personal care

'focused on helping people look and feel their best'


Working in cosmetology offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about enhancing people's self-esteem and interested in the art and science of hair, skin, and nails.

As you explore opportunities in this field, understanding the various job options available is crucial to finding a role that aligns with your lifestyle and aspirations.

Nail Technician

Specialise in the art and maintenance of nails, providing services like manicures, pedicures, and intricate nail designs.

Their work blends technical skills with creativity to enhance clients' nail aesthetics.

Beauty Therapists

Focus on holistic beauty treatments, including facials, body treatments, and waxing.

Each of these roles requires a mix of technical skills, creativity, and strong customer service abilities.

Makeup Artists

Use their expertise to apply makeup for everyday looks, special events, or professional settings like film and fashion.

They combine artistic vision with product knowledge to create diverse and impactful looks.

Advanced Learner Loan

Student Finance support Available

These courses is eligible for funding via an Advanced Learner Loan.

The Government introduced Advanced Learner Loans to help adults with the costs of further education courses. Getting a loan doesn’t depend on your income, and there are no credit checks.

Advanced Learner Loans aren’t repaid until you earn over £27,295 yearly.

focused on helping people look and feel their best


Working in cosmetology offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about enhancing people's self-esteem and interested in the art and science of hair, skin, and nails.

As you explore opportunities in this field, understanding the various job options available is crucial to finding a role that aligns with your lifestyle and aspirations.

Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology

Develop the essential skills and knowledge to work effectively as a Nail Technician, including:

- Providing manicures and pedicures
- Applying and maintaining nail enhancements
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- Maintaining personal health and well-being
- Health and safety and client care
- Design and apply Nail Art
- Enhance nails using electric files

Level 3 Diploma in Combined Beauty Therapy

Develop the essential skills and knowledge to work effectively as a Beauty Therapist, including:

- Facial skincare and apply it to make-up covering day, evening and special occasion looks
- Provide eyelash and brow treatments
- Waxing Techniques
- Maintaining personal health and well-being
- Provide body massage and hot stone treatment
- Promoting products and capable of basic digital tasks.

Advanced Learner Loan

Student Finance support Available

These courses is eligible for funding via an Advanced Learner Loan.

The Government introduced Advanced Learner Loans to help adults with the costs of further education courses. Getting a loan doesn’t depend on your income, and there are no credit checks.

Advanced Learner Loans aren’t repaid until you earn over £27,295 yearly.

Pay nothing, if you progress to Higher Education

If you progress onto a higher education course, Student Finance England will write off any outstanding balances for your Access to HE upon your completion of the course.