Hair and Beauty

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Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Full time

Start date Multiple available

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Course overview

This exciting 18-week course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work within the beauty and make-up sector.

The course is suited to individuals who wish to learn a variety of skills and techniques within the Hair, Make Up and Beauty sector. The course covers a variety of treatments and services that are currently popular in the Beauty and Aesthetic industry. You will learn skills in eye enhancements, eyelash enhancements, lash lifting and brow lamination, along with techniques in airbrush make up and skin camouflage. The course also includes fantasy make-up and hair to explore your creative side and to work towards creating a portfolio.

Training at Edinburgh College will enhance your employability prospects as we have exceptional facilities and highly qualified lecturers. You will work in our salons or studios, providing a realistic industry environment and gain essential practical experience working on paying clients with high-end product companies such as Dermalogica and Wella, which will enhance your employment prospects. Edinburgh College is a recognised Centre of Excellence by Wella and also houses the Wella Training Studio for Scotland. This amazing collaboration ensures that students receive the most up-to-date training in innovations and techniques within the industry.

This training will give you valuable practical experience and is a stepping stone towards a fulfilling career as a beauty aesthetician or make-up consultant

Please note:

There is an additional cost for course kits, uniforms and books, which must be purchased before starting the course. The bursary may cover this

If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, book in for a treatment.

Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershops | Edinburgh College

What you will learn

Contemporary Eye Treatments
Eye Enhancements
Contemporary Make-up
Airbrush Makeup Application (ABT Accredited)
Skin Camouflage (VTCT accredited)
Fantasy Make-Up and Hair
Gel Polish Application (ABT Certificated)
Lash lifting Aesthetics (ABT Accredited)
Spray Tanning (ABT Certificated)
Brow Lamination (ABT Certificated)

Placement information

Contemporary Eye Treatments
Eye Enhancements
Contemporary Make-up
Airbrush Makeup Application (ABT Accredited)
Skin Camouflage (VTCT accredited)
Fantasy Make-Up and Hair
Gel Polish Application (ABT Certificated)
Lash lifting Aesthetics (ABT Accredited)
Spray Tanning (ABT Certificated)
Brow Lamination (ABT Certificated)

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date
Granton Campus	Full time	25/08/25
Granton Campus	Full time	19/01/26

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