Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Hairdressing and Beauty courses are run in Guernsey Colleges' three working salons at our Brock Road Campus.

The Hair and Beauty centre is open to the public giving students practical vocational experience whilst training, and are fully equipped with everything you expect to find in a commercial Hair and Beauty salon.

These courses train students to industry standards that model real and demanding working environments.

The Hair & Beauty Centre salons offer great value services using the latest state-of-the-art equipment and with highly trained tutors, trainee Hairdressing and Beauty therapy courses provide a great service to a wide range of customers.

We offer everything from a spray tan for a gorgeous sun kissed glow to a funky new hair colour the Hair & Beauty Centre is the place to go.

For more information about a wide range of services on offer, or to book an appointment call 737930 or email: salon@gcfe.net

NVQ Level 2 & 3 - Subjects studied in Beauty and Holistic Therapies:

Year 1

  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Waxing
  • Facials
  • Facial electrical treatments
  • Lash and brow treatments
  • Make-up
  • First aid
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Health and safety
  • Nail art

Year 2

  • Body massage
  • Body electrical treatments
  • Indian head massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Financial effectiveness

NVQ Level 2 - Subjects studied in Beauty Aesthetician:

  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Health and Safety
  • Waxing
  • Facials
  • Eyelash and eyebrow treatments
  • Make-up
  • First Aid
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Nail art

NVQ Level 2 Subjects studied in Hairdressing

  • Advise and consult with clients
  • Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
  • Style hair using drying techniques
  • Cut hair using basic techniques
  • Perm and neutralise hair
  • Change hair colour using basic techniques
  • Fulfil salon reception duties
  • Develop and maintain effective teamwork and relationships
  • Support the health, safety and security of the salon environment
  • Cut hair using barbering techniques

NVQ Level 3 Subjects studied in Hairdressing

Entry qualification: successful completion of level 2

  • Maintain and improve services to the client
  • Cut and restyle hair
  • Perm hair using a variety of techniques
  • Colour hair using a variety of techniques
  • Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
  • Contribute to the maintenance of health, safety and security in the salon
  • Design and create a range of images
  • Set and dress hair
  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities

Hair & Make-up Show 2010