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Beauty and Complementary Therapies

STUDYING BEAUTY THERAPY AT WESTON COLLEGE 

Are you artistic and looking for a creative outlet? Love to experiment with your look, obsessed with make-up tutorials? With the right support and training, you could turn your personal passion into a successful career.

A qualification in beauty can lead to several successful careers in the industry and enable you to perform professional treatments. On average a beauty therapist starts on a salary of £15,000 and with experience and higher qualifications this can go up to £20,000.

All courses are taught by industry experts in the Hair and Beauty Centre at the Knightstone Campus, where you will get real client experience.

There are two routes to choose from:

  • Full-time - at the Hair and Beauty Centre
  • Apprenticeship – work-based training in the surrounding area with regular sessions at the Hair and Beauty Centre

Use this page to discover your perfect course, and apply direct right here.

Careers in Beauty Therapy

Here are just a few examples of job titles that have shown to be the most popular listings in the South West region within the last year.

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We've bundled the best education in the area with career boosted benefits - and are leveraging our contacts as one of the largest Colleges in the country to give you the best possible chance of success.

Our beauty qualifications have been developed in conjunction with local and national employers, giving you qualifications that employers look for - opening the door to a successful career in this fun and fulfilling sector.

Taught by tutors with impressive industry careers, you will also benefit from our partnerships with: Dennis Williams Hair and Beauty Supplies, Eve Taylor, CKD (College Kits Direct), Florenceroby (The luxury uniform company for beauty, hair and spa) and VTCT.

Our programmes are endorsed by:

 

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“Through Weston College’s Career Excellence Hub, we are able to get involved and support students....

Whether that be through delivering masterclass sessions, playing a part in the development of curriculum or offering work experience."   

THE FACILITIES

All hair and beauty programmes are based in the Hair and Beauty Centre, at the Knightstone Campus.

  • The Hair and Beauty Centre includes five purpose-built, industry standard salons including, hairdressers, barbers, beauty salon, a nail salon and a specialist media make-up facility
  • The Hair and Beauty Centre is open to the public giving you regular, real client experience ensuring you are ready for the industry
  • All the Hair and Beauty Centre lecturers have many years experience working in the sector, so you will be learning from experts with current and relevant knowledge
  • Plus, you will have the opportunity to experiment with different styles and techniques, displaying them at our end-of-year hair and beauty show.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

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Marta
Marta was motivated by a desire to excel in the field of Beauty Therapy when she began her journey at Weston College as an adult learner. Marta recognised the importance of acquiring additional qualifications and skills to enhance her competitiveness in the job market.
Studied:

Access to HE: Beauty Therapy

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Kayla
I love learning new beauty treatments to help people feel confident and comfortable with themselves and I also enjoy learning about the anatomy and physiology side of beauty therapy – this course covers all of that and more! 
Studied:

Beauty Technical Programme

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