Fun, fast paced and fabulous, the hair industry has never been so varied or full of opportunities.
Whether you’re just starting out and want to turn your bedroom obsession into a booming business or you’re a professional looking to update your skills and extend your treatment list, our courses will give you the qualifications and experience you need.
All courses are taught from our professional hair and beauty salon Botanica; a commercial salon with paying clients, industry standard equipment and a fully qualified teaching team.
We work with the very best in the industry to ensure your experience is up to date and relevant.
You can trust us to deliver an excellent quality of education that develops your skills and confidence, whether your interest is in hairdressing, barbering, beauty therapy or make-up.
“I love how Gateshead College offers lots of opportunities to gain hands-on experience, I’ve really enjoyed having the chance to work as a hairdresser and shadow professional hair stylists.”
Sophie, Student
“It’s great having the Botanica Salon at Gateshead College, it’s a commercial salon so we get to develop our skills including cutting and blow-drying hair on paying clients.”
Courtney, Student
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We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.
View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.