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If you want to work as a hairdresser then an apprenticeship maybe for you!

We have a dedicated, passionate and award-winning team of hair and beauty lecturers, all with years of experience in the industry. 

Our apprentices attend Hairven Beeston on a day release basis which is situated on the High Road is where you will find 4 floors of luxury salon space. 

We’re all set up to give you a great start to your career, offering you continual professional development in your chosen field.

We have fabulous links with industry, such as: Ragdale Hall, Center Parcs, Eden Hall, Steiner, and city centre salons. Product companies include: Dermalogica, Grafton’s, Rendezvous, Dennis Williams and Wella.

Nottingham College is proud to have been recognised as a Ragdale Hall Spa College of Excellence. 

Ragdale centre of excellence

We offer Level 2 Apprenticeships in both Barbering and Hairdressing

Nottingham College has an amazing track record in delivering training in hair and beauty - making sure you are equipped with the skills and experience needed to succeed in industry.

There are a vast number of career options in the industry – whether you would like to be an a Barber, an Image Consultant, a Hair Stylist, a Product Technician, a Salon Manager/Owner – there are many choices available to you.

  • There are just over 46,000 hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses in the UK.
  • Up to 270,000 people work in the hairdressing, barbering and beauty industry.
  • Over half the people working in hair and beauty are aged 16 to 34.