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    Hair and Beauty

    Our Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy courses are career focussed and have an emphasis on practical and vocational projects. You will be taught by industry experts including our Wella Hairdressing Colour Masters who will offer specialist training in the very latest techniques.

     

    In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in our Imagery Graduate Salon. This salon ensures high levels of training, commercial expertise and industry standards to prepare you for this exciting, creative career.

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    What can I study?

    Barbering Level 2

    The Level 2 course in Barbering is a work ready qualification and is ideal for new learners, as well as those already working in the industry.

    Length: 35 Weeks
    Study: Part Time
    Start date: 4th September 2024
    Location: West Lancashire College

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    Nail Technology Level 3

    This VTCT qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in applying and maintaining nail enhancements.

    Length: 22 Weeks
    Study: Part Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: West Lancashire College

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    Women's Hairdressing Level 2

    Our evening Hairdressing Level 2 course covers all aspects of hair care and prepares students for a career in the industry.

    Length: 35 Weeks
    Study: Part Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: West Lancashire College

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    Phone: 01695 52300
    Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk
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    Meet our students and tutors

    Alison Barford, Hairdressing Lecturer

    Alison Barford

    Hairdressing Lecturer

    I have worked in the hairdressing industry for over 30 years, with 15+ years as a hairdressing educator. I enjoy seeing our students reach their potential and progressing in the hairdressing industry. I also enjoy developing my own skills and passing this on to students. As a lecturer, I ensure students reach their full potential and achieve their hairdressing qualifications by managing and providing an effective learning environment. Students will gain the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to prepare them to work in the hairdressing sector.

    Claire Procter, Beauty Therapy Lecturer

    Claire Procter

    Beauty Therapy Lecturer

    I have been in the Spa and Beauty industry for more than 20 years. I completed my training at Skelmersdale College and enjoyed every minute of it. My career started working on board a cruise ship as a Spa and Massage Therapist. This enabled me to travel around the world visiting many countries doing the job I love. After this I lived and worked abroad finally returning to the UK being self-employed. I have worked at West Lancashire College for 19 years and teach level 1 – 4 in beauty therapy. This is a growing and ever-changing industry where there is always new treatments and techniques to learn. Being a teacher is very rewarding especially when seeing the learners achieve their qualifications and move on to employment within our industry

    Emma Forgie, Hairdressing Lecturer

    Emma Forgie

    Hairdressing Lecturer

    I am a passionate, experienced educator with a wealth of knowledge and experience in industry, with Master Colour Expert status. I love being a part of students' success and creativity for the ever-growing industry, as well as helping create hairdressers of the future.

    Lilly-Mae, Beauty Therapy Student

    Lilly-Mae

    Beauty Therapy Student

    I am currently studying the Beauty Therapy Level 2 at West Lancashire College. My teachers Claire and Sam are excellent and they’re extremely very caring towards their students. I will be moving onto Level 3 in September, as well as getting a placement in the industry. My goal is to work on cruise ships, which my course is helping me work towards.

    Maisie, Hairdressing Student

    Maisie

    Hairdressing Student

    I chose to study on the Level 2 Hairdressing course as you are able to be creative, whilst you learn. My tutors are very supportive and have helped to me progress, as well as gain confidence in all aspects of the course. At the start of the year, I was selected to be part of the Creative Hair Team and because of that, I’ve seen a big improvement in myself and the hairdressing skills that I have. In the future, after completing Level 3, I would like to work in a salon and eventually have my own business.

    Natascha, Hairdressing Student

    Natascha

    Hairdressing Student

    I am currently studying the Level 2 Hairdressing course at West Lancashire College, where I am really enjoying learning new skills that I never thought I would have. Both of my tutors, Emma and Alison, have supported me throughout and they have shown me how to conquer my fears and my ‘I can’t do it’ frame of mind. I was selected to take part in a Creative Hair Team within my course and since being in that team, my skills have improved more and more. I am excited to see what my future in the Hairdressing industry looks like.

    Samantha Pillai, Beauty Therapy Lecturer

    Samantha Pillai

    Beauty Therapy Lecturer

    I have worked in the Beauty industry since 2001 in which I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge to pass onto our students. I joined Steiner Transocean and became a senior spa therapist on board their luxury cruise liners, before turning to teaching for the last 13 years. I have a strong passion for the beauty industry and a keen eye for detail in everything that I do

    Sophie, Beauty Therapy

    Sophie

    Beauty Therapy Student

    I chose to study Beauty Therapy because I really enjoy the topics that the course offers. The practical elements of the course are what I really enjoy the most, as I can see where to improve my skills. The support that I receive from my tutor’s is great. In the future, I would like to work in a salon.

    Wendy Bennett

    Wendy Bennett

    Assistant Principal

    I am an Assistant Principal for the 16-18 provision at WLC, overseeing Health, Education and Digital, Creative and Service Industries, Construction and Advanced Engineering. I have extensive experience as a leader and college manager and have been working in education for 21 years. My background is health, education and care. I'm the college strategic lead for T Levels and curriculum development and I'm passionate about the development of new Study Programmes that enhances progression to higher education or employment for young people. As a leader and manager, I support both colleagues, across all departments and learners, creating opportunities that support the development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to become successful members of our community and our wider society by being prepared to make positive personal and professional contributions.

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    Hairdressing, Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors Hairdressers and Barbers Beauticians and Related Occupations

    Daily tasks:

    • Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
    • Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
    • Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
    • Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
    • Ensures clients.
    • Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
    • Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
    • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
    • Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
    • Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
    • Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
    • Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
    • Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
    • Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
    • Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
    • Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.

    Median Salary

    £10,884 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
    • Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
    • Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
    • Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
    • Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
    • Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
    • Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
    • Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
    • Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

    Median Salary

    £10,690 View more