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
Full time courses
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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.
Practical Experiences
In addition to 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 events.
Previous students have taken part in catwalk events and End of Year Fashion shows, in locations such as Dover Castle.
Skills Competitions
Throughout your course, you will get the chance to take part in competitions, such as KFE4Skills.
This contest sees East Kent Colleges Group students compete against the rest of Kent to see who comes out top in a range of skills areas.
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.
How you apply for a course at EKC Dover College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our range of subject areas on our website and find a course that interests you.
Step 2 – Apply
Click ‘Apply’ and then follow the steps on the Kent Choices application portal.
Step 3 – Come to an Applicant Day
Come along to an Applicant Day in College, where you’ll discover what studying is like and if the course is right for you.
Career prospects
Example:
Salon Manager
£
£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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“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.”
Katie
Level 2 Barbering
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