98% Of full-time students believe they are treated fairly
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Your future starts here.
Courses
The hair, beauty and complementary therapies industries are exciting, rewarding and constantly changing. These industries are led by fashion, trends, health and wellbeing. Working in a vibrant, creative sector provides a variety of career and enterprise opportunities.
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As well as a host of full-time courses, we also offer part-time and distance learning in Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies where you can study at a location near you or choose to study online.
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£5.5bn
Value of the hair and beauty industry to the UK economy¹
The opportunities are endless. It’s such a fun, rewarding career and the job satisfaction from making your client feel better about themselves is priceless.”
Julie Ingram
Julie successfully completed VRQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy and VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Body and Spa Therapies at NESCol before working in salons in Scotland and overseas. Julie then returned to NESCol as a part-time lecturer whilst still working with her clients in the beauty industry.
Career opportunities
A therapist in organisations such as the NHS, hospices, salons and clinics, Beauty or Spa Therapist, Colour Technician, Junior Stylist, Lecturer, Make-up support within a television or theatre company, Salon Assistant, Salon Owner/Manager, Salon Receptionist, Stylist, Stylist within a television or theatre company and Trainer/Assessor.
63%
Working in the industry are self-employed²
Where you can study
Hair and beauty students at our Fraserburgh and City campuses benefit from the very best facilities to perfect their technique, with professional salon services on offer to the public in relaxing and welcoming environments that are complete with the very latest equipment to keep pace with the industry.
Study Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies in Aberdeen
- 4,500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
Study Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies in Fraserburgh
- 950+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
The bright and modern Fraserburgh Campus provides a fantastic environment for NESCol students, staff and visitors.
Study part-time
Part-time courses are offered at locations throughout the region.
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What our students think
In autumn 2023, more than 5,000 full-time students responded to our First Impressions Survey (88% of those eligible) and we are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
"NESCol is a fair, kind, welcoming environment, with friendly and supportive staff. I love coming here."
97% Of full-time students are satisfied with their course
"NESCol helped me gain my confidence again after a huge gap in my studies."
96% Of full-time students enjoyed attending College
Student stories
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Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.
¹ Source: National Hair and Beauty Federation
² Source: National Hair and Beauty Federation