Hair, Beauty & Make-up

We all love to make sure we look good, which is why hairdressers, beauty therapists amd make-up artists can always enjoy a successful career in this industry. Bustling with clients in a commercial salon environment, you’ll be interacting with the public on a daily basis and helping them to feel fantastic when they leave.

Whether you’d like to be a barber or hair stylist, a beauty therapist or make-up artist, there are a number of roles available for you to choose from, with over 7,705 people working in the sector in Greater Manchester in 2021. You might start as a junior, but you could soon find yourself working your way up to manage and run your very own salon, barbershop or spa.

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The Manchester College is partnered with Unifrog, a universal destinations platform.

Unifrog helps students explore their interests, compare Apprenticeships, FE courses and University courses.

It brings all the available information including up-to-date Labour Market Information, into one comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices.

Students at the Manchester College can access this platform using their college credentials. To find out more speak to the Careers & Welfare team on your campus.

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Job Opportunities

Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels.

Barber

Beauty & Make-up Consultant

Beauty Therapist

Customer Service Assistant

Hairdresser

Nail Services Technician

Advanced Beauty Therapist

Advanced Hairdresser

Wellbeing & Holistic Therapist

Advanced Wellbeing & Holistic Therapist

Aesthetic Practitioner

Artistic Director

Hair, Skin & Scalp Specialist

Make-up Artist

Salon Manager

Creative Hair & Fashion Director

Non-surgical Aesthetic Practice Professional

Hair, Beauty and Make-up

When there is always a demand to look good and feel great, you'll find rewarding careers for hairdressers and beauty therapies all across Greater Manchester and the North West.

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