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Hair, Beauty, Makeup and Barbering

Discover Hair, Beauty, Makeup and Barbering at Oaklands College

Unlock your potential in the Hair, Beauty, Makeup and Barbering industries. With hands-on training at Oasis, our professional salon, you'll develop practical skills in everything from hairdressing to advanced skin treatments.

If you’re just starting out or enhancing your existing expertise, our pathways offer a supportive and professional environment. Learn from experienced tutors and benefit from our connections with local employers, ensuring you gain both the skills and experience needed to excel in this dynamic, customer-driven industry.

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Why Hair, Beauty, Makeup and Barbering?

Our diverse range of courses covers everything from hairdressing to media and fashion make-up, beauty therapy, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, and advanced laser and light hair and skin treatments.

Hair, Beauty, Makeup and Barbering Courses at Oaklands College

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VTCT Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Full Time Level 1 FLTHBA1F/1 Welwyn Garden City Campus
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
Full Time Level 2 CT2BAA1F/1 Welwyn Garden City Campus
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty therapy Studies
Full Time Level 2 DP2BSA1F/1 Welwyn Garden City Campus
Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Makeup Studies
Full Time Level 2 DP2HMA1F/1 Welwyn Garden City Campus
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies
Full Time Level 2 DP2HDA1F/1 Welwyn Garden City Campus
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Treatments
Full Time Level 3 DP3BTA1F/1 Welwyn Garden City Campus
VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
Full Time Level 3 DP3BAA1F/1 Welwyn Garden City Campus

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Rest assured, all our beauty courses are VTCT approved, ensuring quality education and recognised qualifications.

My experience at Oaklands College has been really positive – the tutors are supportive, and I’ve gained so much confidence and practical skills on my course.

Mo (Motheclipperking)

Barbering Alumni

Experience The Oasis Salon

Step into Oasis, our professional salon where you'll work directly with clients under expert supervision. With state-of-the-art facilities, Oasis provides the perfect environment to hone your skills in cutting-edge techniques and trends.

 

Real-World Connections

Forge valuable connections through our strong network of local employers, offering you invaluable opportunities for practical work experience. Our dedicated tutors are committed to nurturing your success in your chosen field.

The course was brilliant and I understood everything. My tutor, Bianca, was amazing and pushed me to succeed in getting into university. I would definitely recommend the course to any aspiring people who want to pursue a career in makeup. 

Jess (makeupbyJessB)

Hair & Beauty Alumni

£4.56 Bn industry in the UK
£24,000 Average Salary
97% Student Survey 24/25: I feel safe on the College campus
98% Student Survey 24/25: I have started to learn and develop new skills since starting my course

Careers after college

Example job roles:

  • Colour Specialist  
  • Hairdresser  
  • Barber  
  • Makeup Artist  
  • Media Makeup and Prosthetics Specialist  
  • Facialist  
  • Beauty Therapist  
  • Aesthetic Therapist  
  • Spa/Clinic/Beauty Salon/Hairdressers Manager  
  • Product House Trainer 

Hair, Beauty, Makeup and Barbering News

Stay up-to-date with all the latest Hair, Beauty, Makeup and Barbering News

News: 27 June 2025

A Week of Celebration at the Festival of Achievement

This week, our St Albans campus was alive with energy, pride, and inspiration as our yearly Festival of Achievement took place. Read More

News: 20 June 2025

Barber Battle Showcases Student Talent at Welwyn Garden City Campus

This week, our Barbering students put their skills to the test in a timed competition at the Welwyn Garden City campus, as we college hosted our first annual Barber Battle in the i-Collaborate space. Read More

News: 28 March 2025

Oaklands Barbering Students Offer Free Haircuts at Howard Centre

Our Barbering students have been providing free haircuts at the Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City and are continuing this initiative every Friday from 1:30pm to 5pm until the end of May. Read More

News: 25 March 2025

From College to Celebrity Barber: Mo’s Incredible Journey

Former Oaklands College student Mohamed Sesay, known as “Mo the Clipper King,” has experienced a remarkable rise in the barbering world since qualifying last year. Read More
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