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Bolton College

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We're at the forefront of hairdressing training in the North West. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to inspire and provide you with the opportunity to begin your career in the fast moving, creative and fashion-orientated business of the hair industry.

Whether you're new to the business or already qualified, we offer a comprehensive range of Vocational Qualifications and specialist courses in ladies’ and mens’ hairstyling.

You will receive top quality training in our superbly equipped training salons. We are a Wella Professionals Centre of Excellence and a British Barbers Association Approved Training Centre – accreditations only awarded to institutions that have achieved the highest standards of training and who demonstrate excellent links with industry.

BBA Approved Training Centre

Could these be the courses for you?

Barbering:

Diplomas/Certificates Level 2 & 3
Fast-Track Level 2

Hair Colouring:

Colouring & Styling Award
Ombre & Balayage

Hairdressing & Hair Styling:

Introduction
Diplomas/Certificates Level 1, 2 & 3
Occasion Hair
Fast-Track
Hair Extensions
Media Make-up

Advanced:

Salon Management
Advanced Techniques

Interested? View our courses below...

Hairdressing
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Courses focus on the latest skills, updates and techniques in the industry as well as introduction and refresher courses, ideal if you've already got experience but want to update your knowledge, essential in this fast-paced sector.
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Barbering
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You will learn your trade in the Academy, our commercial salon which is also a British Barbers Association Approved Training Centre, an award given only to institutions displaying the highest standard of training and links to the industry.
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Really lucky to have a training day with WELLA professionals. Teaching us the latest techniques and products. By the specialists @lizziemaew_hair @gavinbwella #gennow #wella #colourtouch #kolestonperfect
Christmas characters today 🎄 Grinch, Rudolph, jack skellington, elf and frosty the snowman #snazaroo #creativefacepainting #mediamakeup #makeupartistry #bolton @boltoncollegeacademy
Creating galaxy’s today in make-up artistry. Planets, black holes, stars and glitter ✨ #creativemakeup #professional #makeup #bolton #snazaroo
WINNER of the commercial make-up WORLD SKILLS! @worldskillsuk very very proud as a college that Callum pushes himself as an artist to compete against others to the top. What an amazing achievement, and to have his beautiful model @raesa__ supporting him throughout his ride to the top. #hardworker #makeupartistry #facelace #bolton #worldskills @worldskillsuk @maccosmetics @nars @calmac_m.u.a @itv @bbc
Book into the Bolton college academy for all your hair barbering and beauty appointments!!! 01204482508 💁🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️
💜 Proud to be able to donate our clients hair to the little princess trust to make wigs for children and young people who have lost their own hair. 💜 #hairdressing #helping others #wella #haircut #changeyourhairchangeyourlife #wigs @littleprincesstrustcharity
W O W Ladies and gents we have a winner!!!!! @calmac_m.u.a our Callum has brought back the gold medal for commercial make-up at the @worldskillsuk competition!!!! He has worked extremely hard at his craft and it’s paid off. Callum has competed against other amazing artists to earn the prestigious place - top in the country! Well done Callum and his model Raesa Kaduji for always being patient and supporting him through his journey! #hardwork #worldskillsuk #makeup #mac #nars #illamasqua #patmcgrath #plouisemakeupacademy #poutpatrol #mykitco #snazaroo #kryolan #colegcambria @asos @missguided @prettylittlething
We have arrived at the WORLD SKILLS competition in @necbirmingham and our boy @calmac_m.u.a is ready to go. Finished look in the making 😍😍😍 good luck Callum you are in the top 8 in the country for make up artistry and you are already winner to Bolton college!!! Let’s go!!! #makeup #bolton #worldskills #commercialmakeup #makeupcompetition #birmingham #necbirmingham
Raising money today for children in need 😍 well done to our make-up artists for always raising money and awareness. These girls are always professional and put lots of hard work in 👏🏼👍🏾 #childreninneed2019 #bolton #facepainting #makeup #hairdresser #hardwork #raisingmoney #snazaroofacepaint #kryolan
Bruises and scratches today in make-up artistry 🎃🤡👺 for Halloween tricks
A deep purple ready for the autumn weather 😍 how gorgeous is this Hairdressing level 2 creating fabulous colours #hairdressing #wella #colourtouch #creativecolouring @patrickpye112 @boltoncollege
Our Monday morning apprentice class- doing what they do best. 💇‍♀️ #WELLA #hairdressing #professionals #colourtouch #bolton #manchester #hairdressers #haircolor #apprenticehair #cut @boltoncollege @merrittsforhair
So proud of our apprentice Caitlin Hesketh winning young apprentice of the year!! @boltoncollege #hairdressing #hairapprentice #boltoncollege
💡 Do you want a change in career? Have you always wanted to be a hairdresser? 💇‍♀️ Enrol today for hairdressing VRQ level 2 Evening class Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 5.30pm-9.30pm Call or email for more details: 01204482515 Ella.arscott@boltoncc.ac.uk Begins 29th October 2019 #hairdressing #careerchange #newstart #workinghard #achieveyourgoals #colouring @boltoncollege #wellasalon
Staff training today with the amazing @samanthahelenmua what a lovely person with such incredible skills and patience 🙋🏻‍♀️👏🏼😻 Learning more special effects work. Scabs and scratches, scars and acid burns 🤗 #mehron #specialeffectsmakeup #bodypaint #bolton #manchester #kryolan #macmakeup #makeup #film #tv #gore @boltoncollege @leena_makeup
🏆🥇 CONGRATULATIONS 🥇🏆 to our girl @caitlinolivia_hair !!! She has won the award for apprentice of the year!!! Caitlin has worked so hard at college and In her brilliant salon @akhairlounge who have supported her all the way. Her amazing tutor Michaela Maddocks went along to the awards with her and has helped Caitlin from the beginning of her hairdressing journey 🥰 Watch out for the next top stylist Caitlin Hesketh 💇🏼‍♀️
OUR amazing make-up student @calmac_m.u.a has conquered again and competed in the @worldskillsuk @worldskills competitions at Rotherham college today. The theme was en vogue and he has fit the brief and brought some serious competition to the floor!!! Thankyou to our beautiful Raesa for modelling for him, she looks stunning. Feeling very proud 🥰 #worldskills #competitions #makeup #glowymakeup #hardworker #dedicated #model #manchestermua #manchester #peachesandcreampigment #mac #nars @peachesmakeup @maccosmetics @narsissist
Level 2 make-up artistry student Aimee created speacial effects on herself and was also made into a pensioner 😻 good work girls 👵🏽
Today the make-up artistry have made themselves OLD!!! 👵🏼👵🏿👵🏾👵🏽👵🏼👨🏽‍🦳👨🏾‍🦳👨🏼‍🦳👨🏿‍🦳 we had fun creating pensioners in our class today #hardworkers #dedication #hairdressing #makeup #oldagemakeup #oldage #grannies #grandads
Level 1 hairdressers completing work experience at Bolton one. Female swimmers got a treat when they had there hair blow dried and curled 🏊‍♀️ well done girls 👏🏼🙌🏽

Hear what our students have to say

- The course is well organised and covers all the skills you need to become a barber. The teaching is structured so everyone can learn at their own pace and there’s plenty of opportunity to put your skills into practice in the on-site salon. I want to complete my Level 3 qualification next, to further expand the techniques I’ve already learnt. My long-term goal is to have my own barbers and be a one-stop shop for male grooming.
  
  Lee Renshaw – Barbering Level 2
- I always wanted to be a hairdresser and decided to take the plunge and do my training three years ago. I’ve progressed from the Entry Level Course right through to the Level 3, learning new techniques and adding to my skill set each year. I wish I’d done the course years ago – I would definitely recommend it! I’m hoping to open my own salon very soon.
  
  Lucy Blower – Hairdressing Level 3

Thinking of studying a Level 3 or higher course?

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