Hairdressing & Beauty

Whether you want to pamper people in a beauty salon or create cutting-edge styles for clients in a hair salon, an industry-recognised City & Guilds qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need for an exciting future career.

Hairdressing & Beauty

While you are training, you will gain experience of providing services to customers in the commercial New Era hair and beauty salons which are open to the public.

Take a look at the hairdressing and beauty courses on offer and what you’ll learn, then hit the apply button to start your application.

Five reasons to choose City of Wolverhampton College:

  • Study at the brand new £61 million City Learning Quarter campus
  • Commercial salons equipped with industry-standard equipment and professional products
  • Industry-recognised City & Guilds qualifications
  • Opportunity to enhance your skills with additional qualifications during your course
  • Opportunity to do work experience abroad

Courses Available

Full time courses (aged 16-18)
Full time courses (aged 16-18 and 19+)
Part time courses (aged 19+)

Our Hair and Beauty Facilities

Whether you want a career as a hairdresser or beautician, the industry-standard training facilities at the CLQ campus will enable you to gain the skills you need for your future career.
 
The hair and beauty rooms are kitted out with the same professional equipment and products used in high street salons and you will also gain experience of providing a range of services to paying clients attending the on-site New Era salon.
 
To find out more about our commercial Hair and Beauty Salons, or to book and appointment click below

Our Hair and Beauty Facilities

Whether you want a career as a hairdresser or beautician, the industry-standard training facilities at the CLQ campus will enable you to gain the skills you need for your future career.
 
The hair and beauty rooms are kitted out with the same professional equipment and products used in high street salons and you will also gain experience of providing a range of services to paying clients attending the on-site New Era salon.
 
To find out more about our commercial Hair and Beauty Salons, or to book and appointment click below

Employer Links

The college is proud to work in partnership with Jason O’Sullivan Hair and Samantha Worton Aesthetic Education and Training. These partnerships enhance our Hair and Beauty curriculum, ensuring it remains current, industry‑led, and aligned with professional standards.

Jason O’Sullivan Hair

This partnership provides:

  • Hands‑on work placements in a fully operational salon
  • Opportunities to observe professional practice and develop technical confidence
  • A live‑model session at the end of each placement
  • Guest talks from Jason, an award‑winning former student and salon owner
  • Insight to help keep our curriculum up‑to‑date with salon trends
Samantha Worton Aesthetic Education and Training

This partnership provides:

  • Specialist workshops and advanced practical training
  • Support for higher‑level and higher education qualifications
  • Guest talks on industry standards, regulation, and progression routes
  • Guidance on compliance, safety, and professional practice
  • Support for learner progression into regulated and higher‑level pathways
  • Curriculum input to ensure alignment with evolving aesthetic industry trends

Student success stories

Meet the Hair and Beauty team