Launch your future in Hair and Beauty, an industry where creativity meets new clients everyday.
With us, you could develop technical skills such as cutting and colouring hair, explore a range of beauty treatments, or experiment with fantasy looks on our Hair and Media Makeup courses.
Step into our Salon Academy and see what you can achieve.
You’ll train in our dedicated salon, working with professional equipment on paying clients.
This training builds your confidence and skills ready for you to thrive in the industry, and stand out from the crowd.
You’ll also rotate through key roles including Stylist, Receptionist, and Salon Manager.
Our salon is open for appointments throughout the academic year, with all services delivered under the expert supervision of qualified industry professionals.
Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officer works to ensure you have access to relevant industry placements.
In the past students have worked with local salons and spa’s to community groups, such as setting up face paint for community events.
All this is alongside work with real clients in our onsite Salon Academy.
By studying with us, you’ll take part in regular social action projects, as part of the College pledge to serve the local community.
These activities can include fundraising, providing makeup looks for local performances and providing free beauty treatments to the elderly.
Our Hair and Beauty department work with impressive, global brands to ensure you always have access to top quality products.
These include, but are not limited to:
Learning doesn’t just happen on-site, as you can take part in masterclasses with brands such as L’Oréal, MAC, and the Great British Barber Bash.
Previous students were fortunate enough to learn from Kyrolan during a trip to their headquarters in London’s Covent Garden.
Throughout their course, all our Hair and Beauty students get the chance to take part in competitions, such as KFE4Skills.
These give you the chance to show off your talents and expertise in front of industry professionals, judges and fellow students.
The Yarrow, our on-site hotel, gives you the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professional staff, while receiving technical training.
Thanks to her work placement there, Level 3 Beauty student, Sophie, was offered a weekend job, which evolved into becoming a full-time Beauty Therapist.
Throughout the year, students get to learn directly from employers, alumni, and industry professionals who share their expertise, experiences, and advice for success.
Here are just some professionals who have inspired our students.
We welcomed 38 students from across East Kent Colleges Group, to compete in four exciting Hairdressing categories.
These were First-Year Blow Dry, Cut and Blow Dry, Ladies’ Hair-Up Bridal, and Ladies’ Hair-Up Era.
We hosted L’Oréal Paris for an interactive showcase with students across East Kent Colleges Group.
The event was designed to inspire students about future careers in the hairdressing industry.
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Come along to EKC Broadstairs College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
We offer a variety of part-time and short courses, specifically designed for adult learners aged 19+.
Whether you’re looking to begin a new career, upskill and add services to your offer or simply learn more about a hobby, we’ve got a course for you.
We accommodate for daytime and evening learning, providing courses that are tailored around your schedule.
“I’ve always really liked beauty therapy and I love the idea of making people feel better about themselves and helping them feel beautiful.
“That’s probably the main reason I wanted to do it because I like making people feel more confident and happier in themselves.”
“I enjoy coming to College, everyone is friendly and we all support each other in our work.
“As a mature student with English not being my first language I haven’t felt any barriers to my learning. I’ve always felt welcomed and well supported by staff and other students.”
“Studying Hairdressing at College and being able to take part in competitions has helped me build my confidence.
“Cutting and styling are what we’re focusing on, and it’s really testing me to be a better Hairdresser.”
