Applied Therapies including Beauty Therapy and Makeup Artistry

Today’s beauty and applied therapy industry is an everexpanding, ever-changing, ever-fascinating sector. If you are innovative and ambitious, there is no limit to your potential, be it in PR, journalism, makeup, a salon owner, beauty therapist or founding your own beauty company!

No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The beauty/ applied therapy industry offers bright opportunities with careers in the fashion industry as a makeup artist or stylist. Specialisms such as theatrical special effects and media makeup offer the opportunity to work behind the scenes in film, theatre and TV. You might have the independence to start your own salon or spa or even become an instructor at College and inspire others to enter into the business.

What will I do?

As part of the Lee Stafford Academy Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies, you will be taught in industry leading salons by highly skilled professionals with a wealth of beauty industry knowledge. Courses will cover makeup, massage therapies and technical aesthetic applications such as eyebrow shaping, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing, manicure and pedicure as well as anatomy and physiology, skin and hair growth. Theatrical/special effects makeup route will involve working with prosthetics, postiche and special effects makeup.

Career opportunities

Theatrical makeup artist, dermatologist, eyelash technician, nail technician, spa owner, freelance beauty therapist, beauty writer, beauty vlogger.

Average annual earnings Beauty Therapist £21k in salon Makeup Artist £40 per hour (freelance)

The Lee Stafford Academy of Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies has been celebrating the success of their Beauty Therapy students at the recent Skills Wales competitions virtual awards ceremony.

The Silver medal was awarded to Rosie Newton from Afan College, who stated: “I have received lots of help and support from my tutor Gemma. I am really pleased to win Silver in the Skills Wales competition, I couldn’t have done it without Gemma’s support!”

Gemma Davies, Beauty Therapy Tutor in Afan College, added: “As Rosie’s tutor, I am thrilled with her success in the Skills Wales competition achieving Silver. She worked hard throughout lockdown, takes great pride in her work and is utter perfection with treatments! Well done, Rosie!”

Aimee Nurse from Afan College went home with a Bronze medal. Commenting on her experience, she said: “A huge thank you to my tutor Alison for all her support throughout the competition and the whole year. Taking part in the competition during lockdown was a challenge, but I really enjoyed the opportunity to test and develop my skills. I’m so pleased I achieved the Bronze award”.

Courses

Career-Focused Courses Introduction to Hair and Beauty Services VTCT NVQ Beauty Therapy (ages 16-18) VTCT NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (ages 16-18) VTCT NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (ages 19+) VTCT Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies VTCT VRQ in Beauty Therapy Treatments

VTCT Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Makeup Level Entry Requirements

1 2 GCSEs at grades D or above

1 2 GCSEs at grades C or above

2 5 GCSEs at grades C or above.

2 5 GCSEs at grade C or above or successful interview. (19 years of age).

2 2–3 GCSEs at grades C and above. Interview prior to enrolment. 3 Level 2 Beauty Therapy or an equivalent qualification

3 5 GCSEs at grades C or above (or Level 2 Beauty/Hairdressing qualification). Mature students require a successful interview.

Duration Location

1 Year Afan

1 Year Afan

1 Year Afan/ Brecon

1 Year Afan

1 Year Afan

1 Year Afan/ Brecon

1 Year Afan