The Salon is the high-street-quality commercial salon at EKC Dover College, offering a range of hair and beauty treatments under the supervision of industry experts.
It is the perfect place to unwind and get that little bit of time just for yourself – without breaking the bank.
The Salon is a Unisex Salon.
Book an appointment
To book an appointment, contact our Salon team:
Phone: 01304 244303
Appointments are available throughout term time, but at certain points in the academic year some appointments may be unavailable.
Our Salon is based on the first floor of the Welcome Building.
Visitors who have booked an appointment should report to the College’s reception, where they will be directed to the Salon.
Katie Gardner
Level 2 Barbering student
“In the Salon, we’ve just been allowed to be creative and showcase exactly what we can do.
“Learning here has been good fun and I’m looking forward to trying out new things in the future.”
Examples of our Treatments
If you’re unsure what your next hairstyle should look like, be inspired by some of our treatments below.
Cut and Blow Dry
Your hair will be washed and conditioned, followed by cutting using methods that suit your desired result.
Your hair will then finished with a luxury blow dry and/or other styling techniques.
Balayage
Balayage is a technique where hair colour is painted onto the hair to create a graduated, more natural-looking highlight effect.
Balayage continues to be a dominant trend in the hair industry, and is a very popular treatment in UK Salons.
Deep Conditioning
Our deep conditioning treatment is a procedure in which your hair is coated and treated with nourishing products.
This will restore your hair’s moisture, strengthens it and reduces any damage caused by chemicals.
Hair Colouring
If you fancy a change of colour in your life, we offer several options.
These include Whole Head Tints, which are a temporary way to change your hair colour, lasting around 4-12 weeks.
Latest Salon News
See what our students and Hairdressing team get up to behind the scenes.
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From fashion shows to industry expos, you’ll develop skills, refine techniques, and showcase your talents in professional settings.
If you would like to get in touch with our Salon team for any general enquiries, please use the following methods below.
Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DH
01304 244303
dover@eastkent.ac.uk
Salon Disclaimer
At East Kent Colleges Group, we are committed to providing a welcoming and positive experience for all our salon clients.
Our salons, located across our campuses in Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, and Sheppey, offer a unique environment where our hair and beauty students gain valuable hands-on experience by delivering treatments to members of the public. These services are carried out under the close guidance of qualified industry professionals.
While we strive to maintain high standards of service, we kindly remind you that these are training salons. As such, we ask for your understanding and support in the following:
Services are provided by students in training and may not replicate the experience of an established commercial salon.
Appointments may occasionally need to be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice due to training requirements or unforeseen circumstances.
Treatment times may take longer than in commercial salons, as students are developing their skills under supervision.
Results may not always fully meet your expectations; however, we will do our best to address any concerns at the time or offer a follow-up appointment where appropriate.
At EKC Group, we also value freedom of opinion and speech. However, to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for all clients, students, and staff, we kindly ask that all language used in the salon remains courteous and appropriate at all times.
Your support is vital in helping our students build their confidence, refine their techniques, and succeed in their future careers. Thank you for being a part of their learning journey.
We’re part of six community-based colleges
Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.