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Hair or beauty (college course) College course

After GCSEs. Hairdressing, barbering or beauty therapy, usually Levels 1 to 3, with practice in a college salon.

• Level 2
• 1–3 years
• After GCSEs

Entry requirements

• With GCSEs: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Art & Design, Biology, Combined Science. Typical: Entry varies by level: Level 1 courses usually need no set grades; Level 2 usually GCSE grades 2 or 3; Level 3 usually grade 4 in English and maths.

Careers it leads to

• Hairdresser or barber: Cuts, colours and styles hair, often going on to run a salon.
• Beauty therapist: Provides skin, nail, make-up and body treatments in salons and spas.

Where to find it

Local further education colleges. Course names and availability vary by college.

Revision guides

GCSE Art & Design · GCSE Biology · GCSE Combined Science

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