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
KCSE D (plain)
Objectives of Cosmetology
This diploma in cosmetology programme trains students to alter and care for people’s hair, skin and nails.
What you will study
- 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
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Colleges offering Cosmetology
Thika Town
Jodan College of Technology
Thika Town
Gakeo College of Business Studies
Starehe
Beauty Point College
Nakuru Town East
Nakuru Training Institute
Starehe
Bridge College
Likoni
Skynet Business College
Thika Town
Uzuri Institute
Juja