Skip to main content

Overview

Are you passionate about beauty and ready to turn your talent into a rewarding career? Our Beauty Therapy courses are designed for aspiring beauty professionals eager to master the full range of skills needed to thrive in the industry. You’ll learn how to deliver high quality treatments such as manicures, pedicures, facials, skincare, eyebrow shaping, massage, holistic therapies, and make-up application, all taught by experienced industry professionals.

Gain real life, hands-on experience working with paying clients in one of our two fully equipped Style Academy Salons, giving you a head start in building confidence and professionalism. From customer service to technical skills, our courses will help you develop the expertise, creativity, and practical knowledge required to begin a successful and fulfilling career in the ever-evolving world of beauty therapy.

Boston College Style Academy Logo Student looking at the camera while giving a facial massage with massage tools. A person receiving a shoulder massage. Student performing a facial beauty treatment.

Explore our Beauty Therapy Courses

Your Future in Beauty Therapy

Style Academy

Boston College’s Style Academy offers high quality professional treatments at both our Rochford Campus in Boston and our Spalding Campus.

The modern industry standard salons are training facilities for the College's Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing students, alongside being open to the public for a range of competitively priced hair and beauty treatments. The beauty salons offer manicures, pedicures, waxing and massage, while the hair salons will update your style with the latest colours and cuts.

Find out more
Main reception at the salon in the background at Style Academy.

Hear what our students think...

“I chose to study Beauty Therapy because I have always been interested in the industry. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed for employment and after I complete my Level 3, I want to progress directly into employment.”

Charlie | Beauty Therapy

“I started a theatrical make-up course at a different college but I chose to move to Boston College because I wasn’t happy there, and I’m so pleased I did! I have been made to feel so much more welcome here by the lecturers and other students – it’s a more friendly atmosphere and I’ve settled in well.

The lecturers have made me feel comfortable to ask questions and they make an effort to get to know us all. I started the course with no beauty skills but I’ve learnt so much, I’m now working on real clients within the College’s on-site salon, and am even getting compliments from them which has given my confidence a real boost.

There’s also always someone to talk to whether it’s about my course or things outside of college.”

Lucy | Beauty Therapy

Start Planning Your Future Today with Career Coach

If you need career inspiration, the College’s  Career Coach platform is designed to help you discover careers related to the courses you’re interested in – enabling you to map out your educational journey! 

£18,936 Entry Level Salary

£13,435 Average Salary

£22,938 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

  • Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
  • Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed..
  • Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
  • Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
  • Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
  • Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
  • Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
  • Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
  • Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

4 Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

Download our Mini Guide to Boston College

Download