Thank you for choosing Accrington and Rossendale College.

We wanted to get in touch and help you get ready for your Hairdressing and Beauty journey - with aspirational statistics from your chosen sector, information about the many opportunities available to you at College, and details of some preparations you can make for College life. If you have any further questions, please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@nelson.ac.uk

•  Hair and beauty businesses have higher survival rates after five years than many other sectors
• Over 50% of people who work in the hairdressing and beauty sector are self-employed

There are many exciting roles and career opportunities within the Hairdressing and Beauty sector. These include:

• Image Consultant
• Special Effects Makeup Artist
• Skincare Specialist
• Beauty Account Manager
• Massage Therapist
• Nail Stylist
• And more!

Before you start in September, you should try to: 

• Read up on your course
• Research your chosen subject
• Look up the types of careers you may want to do
• Find out more about the College’s designated Careers Zone - getting you ready for your future
• Think about if you need any materials or equipment for your course - if you need more information let us know 
• What kind of extracurricular activities might you be interested in at College - you can view our extracurricular guide online and sign up at enrolment

Think about any questions you might want to ask your tutor at your New Student Event.

We have been delighted to launch new Hair and Beauty facilities at Accrington and Rossendale College, as part of a £4million campus transformation. As a student on this course you will benefit from a fully-modernised salon environment, have the use of cutting-edge equipment and benefit from expert teaching. 

We will be in touch soon to share more information about preparing for your course. We will also send you more details about our ‘virtual’ New Student Event and your enrolment. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions team by emailing admissions@nelson.ac.uk