Cosmetology is a 2 years Diploma examined by City and Guilds.
| View institutions offering this programAbout Cosmetology
If you want to beautify the world one head of hair at a time, cosmetology is a growing profession to consider.
This diploma programmme in cosmetology trains students to alter and care for people's hair, skin and nails. The programme also trains students in business skills, such as retail sales, entrepreneurship and management, preparing graduates to start their own businesses or become salon managers.
If you have a strong sense of style, great people skills, and an eye for beauty, this could be the perfect profession for you.
Entry requirements for Cosmetology
KCSE D (plain)
Institutions offering Cosmetology
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies
Private College
Starehe
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS TECHNICAL COLLEGE) is a premier Tertiary Institution established and mandated to operate as an Educational Training Institute by TIVET authority under the...
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Private College
Thika Town
Jodan College of Technology is one of the leading higher education institutions with an exciting approach to tertiary education and training. Jodan College of Technology boasts modern state-of-the-art...
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Private College
Thika Town
Gakeo College is a registered college with the Ministry of Education and Higher Learning. The college was established in 1975 as a secretarial college. Due to increased demand...
| ApplyBeauty Point College
Private College
Starehe
Beauty Point College is a universal credited institution committed to the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality education systems for the Hair and Beauty Industry. The courses we...
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Private College
Kiambu
Petanns Institute of Business Studies (PIBS) is a Technical training institution and a subsidiary college of Petanns Driving school and Computer College.PIBS is registered by the Kenyan government...
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National Polytechnic
Mvita
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, former Mombasa Technical Training Institute, is the only National Polytechnic in Coast region with the most comprehensive training packages and other first-class facilities. Kenya...
| Read moreRizfar Hair Dressing and Beauty College
Private College
Mvita
Rizfar Hair and Beauty College is a centre for international examinations in Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy by the City and Guilds Institute of London and is also...
| ApplyNakuru Training Institute
Private College
Nakuru Town East
Nakuru Training Institute (NTI) is a TIVET institute founded in 2002. NTI envisions a vibrant, holistically transformed community living in dignity. The institute has a mission to provide...
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Private College
Starehe
Bridge College is a center of academic excellence where diverse students converge to learn, interact, broaden their horizons and capitalize on the opportunities around themWe have been offering...
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Private College
Likoni
Skynet Business College is a leading tertiary institution in Kenya whose mission is to provide sound and affordable training and consultancy services to aspiring students and organisations.Skynet Business...
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Private College
Thika Town
Uzuri Institute of Professional Studies was founded in 2007 in Thika, it has the developed into a vibrant institution over time. it gave birth to Machakos campus in...
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Private College
Juja
As a professional college, Dykaan College students are well trained and are offered personalized attention.Courses are taught by dedicated facilitators that have educational training and experience in the...
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This diploma in cosmetology programme trains students to alter and care for people’s hair, skin and nails.
Cosmetology - Programme
- Introduction to Hair & Beauty
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Shampoo & Conditioning
- Setting & Styling/ Roller Setting
- Coloring & Styling
- Relaxing
- Corn-Rows
- Threading& Tweezing
- Straw-sets & Pam-rods
- Perming
- Barbering
- Dreadlocks
- Product Knowledge
- Weaving
- Braiding & Twisting
- Ghanian & Drop lines
- Crocheting
- Front Office
- Trichology
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Facial Treatment
- Eye lash fixing
- Hair Removal
- Make up
- Waxing
- Massage
- Piercing
- Front office