Transform your passion for hairdressing and barbering into a fulfilling career. Learn the practical skills and knowledge needed for this dynamic and creative industry in our on-site commercial salon.
Hair and Beauty
The Salon
All learning and training takes place in our industry-standard salon, where you can work with professional equipment on real-life clients and develop skills in salon management.
This will give you the experience you need to make it in the industry, and put you above the competition.
Our salon is open for appointments throughout the academic year and uses vegan and natural products.
Full time courses
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Practical Experiences
As well as working in our professional on-site salon, you will get lots of practical experiences outside the course, such as working on community activities and showcasing your skills at catwalk events and End of Year Fashion shows, with previous events taking place at Dover Castle.
Skills Competitions
Throughout your course, you will get the chance to take part in competitions, such as the KFE4Skills Awards.
Unique Opportunities in Hairdressing at EKC Dover College
20 March 2025
From fashion shows to industry expos, you’ll develop skills, refine techniques, and showcase your talents in professional settings.
Explore our Facilities
Salon
Our salon is equipped with industry-standard equipment, hair washing stations and eco-friendly, vegan products.
Salon
Our salon is open to the public giving students the opportunity to work with real-life clients.
Salon
You will develop practical skills through hands-on learning in our salon.
How you apply for a course at Dover College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our subject areas and see which of our courses is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply for your chosen course via our website.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to an applicant day here at EKC Dover College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.
Career prospects
Example:
Salon Proprietors
£
£24,440
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing and nail salons, beauty treatment, pet grooming and similar establishments.
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