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Hair and Beauty
If you choose Hair and Beauty at Newcastle College, you'll learn from qualified practitioners and develop your skills using industry-standard products and tools.
We focus on practical experience and you'll practice your techniques on real paying clients in our commercial hair and beauty salon, The Retreat.
You may also undertake a work placement in a local salon or barber and many of our students even have the opportunity to compete in national competitions.
Whether you want to be a make-up artist, hairdresser or go into beauty therapy or special fx, we have a course to help you get there.
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What can I study?
Hairdressing - Level 1
If you want to take your first step into hairdressing, you will learn vital salon skills and gain work experience on this hairdressing course.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2021
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Hairdressing - Level 2
Be cutting edge with this hairdressing course which will put you on the path to becoming a professional stylist.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2021
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beauty - Level 1
If you follow the latest beauty trends and enjoy watching online tutorials, this course will help you turn your passion into a career.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2021
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beauty - Level 2
If you want to succeed in the beauty industry, this course will help you develop the right skills and techniques, while gaining experience working with real clients.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2021
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Make-Up (Fashion or Media) - Level 2
This Make-Up course is designed to help you gain the skills required to work in the commercial and media make-up industry.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2021
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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