Hair & Beauty
96% students achieved
their qualification
- 16-18
- 19+
- Apprenticeships
The UK hair and beauty industry has doubled in size in just 15 years, so it’s never looked better as a long-term career choice. With barber shops, wellbeing centres, male grooming and alternative beauty therapies all booming, the career opportunities have never been so vast.
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Hair & Beauty at Calderdale College
Watch the video to see why you should study at Calderdale College and find out where one of our Hair & Beauty courses could take you.
Further Education
Apprenticeships
Adult Education
Which level is best for you?
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, just speak to a member of our advice and guidance team who will advise you.
Do you…
Love being creative and recognise the holistic benefits of self-care?
Are you…
Passionate about giving customers amazing experiences?
Are you…
A natural people person with good attention to detail?
Do you…
Want to join a thriving industry full of great job opportunities?
Why study Hair & Beauty
We have the modern ‘Full Works Salon’ on campus to enhance your learning with us. It’s run and used by students and staff, giving you the chance to experience a working salon before you enter the real working world. Practise up-to-the-minute haircuts, hair colours and beauty treatments.
Our learning programmes are packed with variety, so no working day is ever the same. You’ll be able to tap into our wide network of industry contacts, helping you to secure employment after college.
We have specialist staff and supporters who have worked in every sector of the industry – from film sets to cruise ships, to luxury spas.
Learn from top stylists and therapists, who can help you become a future star of the industry.
What careers could
our courses lead to?
*Figures are based on typical salaries in that job role from payscale.com/research/UK/Job
What will
I study?
Whether you choose to study Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Barbering or one of our many other Hair and Beauty courses, you will study a range of units within your chosen course. There’s something for everyone!
Example Modules
Some example modules include
- Manicures and Pedicures
- Eyebrows and Lashes
- Shampooing and Conditioning Hair
- Styling and Finishing Hair
- Colouring Hair
Course Pages
Each individual course page contains information on the modules of study, but if you have any questions we are on hand to help.
Contact our Advice and Guidance team on 01422 399267 or email adviceguidance@calderdale.ac.uk for more info.
Get the skills and qualifications to join a thriving UK industry already worth more than £6 billion each year.
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Request a call back and we’ll talk you through it.
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Be the best you...
Tutorial
5 Ways to Curl Your Hair
Our Hairdressing tutor Debra Powell talks you through 5 ways you can curl your hair at home.
FAQS
FAQs
Got a burning question or would just like to get a better feel for life at College? Browse our FAQs page to find out more.
Case Study
Case study: Kai Jordan-Gill
Kai has turned his natural flair for barbering into a career by working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Professional Barbering.
Boredom Buster
10 Riddles to solve
We've put together 10 riddles. Let us know how many you can guess without peeking at the answers.
Tutorial
Valentine's Make-up Tutorial
Calderdale College Beauty students got Valentine's Day ready! Watch the tutorial and try the look yourself!
Explore our
campus
Here at Calderdale College we’ve invested in fantastic facilities. Don’t just take our word for it, explore on the interactive map below.
Calderdale College Campus
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Percival Whitley Centre
- Business & Enterprise
- Apprenticeships
- University Centre
- Professional Studies
- Teacher Education
- Access to HE
- Curriculum Support
- Skills for Life
- Health & Social Care
- Early Years & Childhood Professions
- Dental Nursing
- Maths and English
- Employability & Life Skills
- D Cafe
- ESOL
- Job Centre Plus
- Business Support
- Executive Suite
- Meeting Rooms
- External Funding
- Full Works Salon
- Hair & Beauty
- Multi Faith Room
- 14-16 Suite
- Students Union
- Learning Centre
- Reception
- Cuisine 1893
- DigiHub
- Enrolment Suite
- Learner Services
- Trade Academy
Inspire Centre
- Sports & Fitness
- Animal Care
- Learning Centre
- Outdoor Pitches
Get your fresh Starbucks at our Inspire Café
Located in the Inspire Centre, our Inspire Café sells Starbucks beverages plus a range of sandwiches and snacks. It is open to students, staff and visitors to the Inspire Centre.
Where to find us
The Inspire Café can be found in the Inspire Centre, at our campus on Francis Street, Halifax.
Food and drink available
Within the café you can find a range of sandwiches, paninis, cold drinks and Starbucks beverages, plus a range of other snacks.
Loyalty card
We offer an Inspire Café loyalty card, for every Starbucks drink you purchase you will be given a stamp and once you have collected 8 stamps you will get a free drink on us!
