Hair and beauty is a fast-growing, exciting industry worth over £7 billion in the UK, offering a wide range of career opportunities around the world. Our Hair & Beauty courses are designed to help you develop the practical skills, confidence and industry experience needed to succeed. Whether you want to work in a salon, spa, cruise ship, film set or run your own business, this course gives you the foundation to get started. You’ll train in a professional environment, working with real clients and building the skills employers are looking for.
Our students benefit from real-world experience and regularly achieve success in regional and national competitions.
Start your career in the beauty industry with our Hair & Beauty courses for 16–18 year olds. Gain hands-on experience in our professional salons, build your skills with real clients, and progress to employment or further study.
Our adult Hair & Beauty courses in London are perfect if you’re looking to start a new career or upskill. Train in industry-standard facilities and gain the practical experience needed to work in salons, spas or as a freelancer.
A qualification in Hair & Beauty can lead to a wide range of exciting career opportunities.
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Gain valuable real-world experience through work placements and employer-led opportunities linked to your course. Work experience helps you develop practical skills, build confidence and prepare for employment, apprenticeships or further study.
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Our dedicated Careers Team provides expert guidance to help you explore career options, plan your next steps and achieve your goals. From university applications and apprenticeships to CV support and interview preparation, we’ll help you make informed decisions about your future.
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Enrichment activities give you the opportunity to develop new skills, meet new people and make the most of your college experience. From clubs, trips and volunteering to competitions and events, enrichment helps you build confidence, enhance your CV and discover new interests beyond your studies.
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Learn in modern, industry-standard environments designed to support your studies and future career. From specialist workshops and science labs to creative studios and social spaces, our facilities help you gain practical experience and feel confident in your learning.
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“My favourite thing about studying here has definitely got to be the teachers. They’re really helpful, kind and in the industry, so it’s good.”
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“My experience studying at City of Westminster College has been amazing. It’s been so welcoming; I enjoy it very much because of the staff members we have here. They’re very approachable and I could come to them with any question, and it will be answered straight away. And if I come early for a class, I can use the Learning Resources Centre, I can use the computers, the books, just to continue all my studies outside the classroom time.”
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“I was so grateful to have won Apprentice of the Year at the West London Business Awards 2026, I could not have done it without the support my company Size Group and the College of North West London.”
