We’ve put together an edit of the most relevant training and techniques for hair and beauty professionals.
Brought to you by the expert team at Gateshead College, our training helps you to quickly update your skills with the latest trends at prices that won’t break the bank.
All training takes place in our industry standard training salon Botanica, fully equipped for hair, beauty, barbering and nail services.
Each course covers anatomy and physiology, contra-indications and contra-actions, health and safety requirements, consultations, treatment procedures, aftercare and home care advice and troubleshooting. You will receive a training manual on the day and once your training has been completed, including a small test to check your competency, you will receive your certificate which is accredited by Gateshead College.
Select the course from the list below to make your booking.
Monday 30th October 2023 1.30pm-4.30pm
£75
Brow lamination treatments are designed to enhance the eyebrow shape using the client’s natural brow to create the perfect shape. This half day course will give you the skills to offer brow lamination services to all of your clients. You will also get to experience the treatment as you will be working on each other. You will need a patch test for this course 48hrs prior.
Prerequisite - Level 2 Eye Treatments Certificate.
Monday 30th October 2023 9.30am-12.30pm
£75
Lash lift treatments are designed to create the appearance of length and volume whilst only using the client’s natural lashes. This half day course will give you the skills to offer both a lash lift and tint to all of your clients. You will also get to experience the treatment as you will be working on each other. You will need a patch test for this course 48hrs prior.
Tuesday 31st October 2023 9.30am-12.30pm
£25
Gel polishes provide long lasting colour and shine and are cured by LED light that strengthens the polish and can also last up to 3 weeks. This half day course will guide you on how to safely prepare and provide Gel polish applications using a range of coloured gel polishes supplied by Ink London. You will also get to experience the treatment as you will be working on each other.
Monday 8th April 2024 1.30pm-5.30pm
£75
LED light therapies uses a range of LED lights to activate and target specific skin conditions and skin rejuvenation to enhance and heal your client’s skin. This half day course covers the principles and techniques of LED therapy applications using our Dermalux machine. You will also get to experience the treatment as you will be working on each other.
Prerequisite – Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy Certificate
Limited time offer - Sign up for our dermaplaning or micro-needling training and get our LED light skin therapies training for free.
Tuesday 9th April 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
£295
Micro needling is a unique anti-ageing, skin rejuvenating treatment designed to stimulate and promote collagen into the skin using micro needles. This half day course covers the principles and techniques of micro needling using LCN products and equipment. You will also get to experience the treatment as you will be working on each other.
Prerequisite – Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy Certificate
Limited time offer - Sign up for our micro-needling training and get our LED light skin therapies training for free.
Monday 19th February 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
£80
This half day course will enable you to create amazing hair styles whilst developing an understanding and knowledge of prom, bridal and plaiting hair styles and covering a variety of topics from health and safety and working with different electrical equipment. This short course will inspire you to learn more creative hair styles that you ever imagined you could achieve.
Tuesday 2nd April 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
£75
This one-day course will give you the skills required to apply spray tanning techniques with our St Tropez tanning products. You do not require a model as you will be working on each other, please bring loose, dark clothing to go home in. You will need a patch test for this course 48hrs prior.
Monday 19th February 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
£125
This half day course will give you the skills required using a flexi wax system to safely apply wax to intimate areas and also covering the ‘Brazilian’ and ‘Hollywood’ techniques. You will be able to work on each other or provide a model of your choosing.
Prerequisite - Level 2 Waxing Certificate and need to be 18+.
Tuesday 11th June 2024 9.30am-4pm
£175
Volume lash extensions are designed to create a fuller and dramatic look to the natural lash. This course will give you the skills to apply volume lashes, covering the application, infill and removal processes. You will also get to experience the treatment as you will be working on each other. You will need a patch test for this course 48hrs prior.
Prerequisite - Lash Extension Certificate
£125
Indian head massage is an ancient form of massage over the upper back, shoulders, arms, head and face using massage and acupressure techniques. This half day course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform Indian head treatments on your clients. You will also get the experience the treatment as you will be working on each other.
Note: All students must wear a salon tunic with closed toed shoes, hair tied back and no jewelry for health and safety reasons.
Monday 17th June 2024 9.30am-1.30pm
£120
This advanced colouring course will teach you the underpinning knowledge on how to apply new balayage techniques with the use of a clay-based product. You will gain a detailed understanding of the product, and recognise which method, products, tools and equipment will be suitable for each client. The course will identify the many benefits of this colouring service, and you will be applying these skills in our state-of-the-art salons. No model required.
Prerequisite - Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Certificate
Wednesday 19th June 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
£100
This perming course will teach you the underpinning knowledge on how to apply perming techniques to create a soft curl on your client’s hair. You will gain a detailed understanding of perming products, and recognise how the hair structure is altered as well as identifying which method will be suitable for each client. The course will identify the many benefits of this perming service, and you will be applying these skills in our state-of-the-art salons. No model required.
Prerequisite - Barbering skills
Monday 8th April 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
£250
If you’re looking for a new and exciting skill to add to your repertoire as a skincare professional or aesthetician, dermaplaning training is definitely worth considering. Not only is it a highly sort-after treatment among clients but it’s also a safe and effective way to help improve the appearance and texture of the skin.
During dermaplaning training, you’ll learn how to use a sterile surgical scalpel to gently scrape off the top layer of dead cells and fine hair from your client’s face. In addition to providing a thorough understanding of the dermplaning process, training can also cover topics such as skin anatomy, skin types and skincare product recommendations.
Prerequisite - Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy Certificate
Limited time offer - Sign up for dermaplaning training and get our LED light skin therapies training for free.
All students must wear a salon tunic with closed toed shoes, hair tied back and no jewellery for health and safety.
Each course covers anatomy and physiology, contra-indications and contra-actions, health & safety requirements, consultations, treatment procedures, aftercare and home care advice and troubleshooting (if applicable). You will receive a training manual on the day and once your training has been completed, including a small test to check your competency you will receive your certificate which is accredited by Gateshead College.
All fees must be paid in full before the course starts to secure your place.
You will be asked to show proof of any previous course certificates before starting the course, where applicable.