Department of Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy

Beauty is good

The Department of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy at Iten Vocational Training Centre is committed to equipping learners with the professional skills, creativity, and industry experience required in today’s fast-growing beauty and wellness sector. Our training is practical, industry-aligned, and designed to produce competent beauty professionals ready to work in salons, spas, barbershops, cosmetic companies, and self-employment.

We offer a holistic learning environment where students are trained using modern beauty equipment, professional-grade products, and hands-on techniques that reflect current trends in the beauty industry. Our instructors are highly skilled and passionate about grooming learners into confident, innovative, and job-ready beauty practitioners.

The department focuses on skills development through real-life practice, ensuring learners acquire both technical abilities and customer service skills necessary to thrive in the beauty world.

Our programs combine theory with practical fieldwork, ensuring graduates are ready to promote mental wellness and social justice in schools, hospitals, community programs, and humanitarian agencies.

Programs Offered

  • Hairdressing

    Training in:

    • Hair cutting and styling

    • Braiding and weaving

    • Chemical hair treatments

    • Shampooing and blow-drying

    • Hair coloring techniques

    Beauty Therapy

    Covers:

    • Facials

    • Skincare treatments

    • Make-up application

    • Massage therapy

    • Body treatments

    Certificate in Training of Trainers (T.O.T)

    For graduates or professionals who want to become qualified instructors or trainers in the beauty field.

    Nail Technology

    Covers:

    • Manicure & pedicure

    • Nail artistry and design

    • Acrylic and gel nail application

    Barbering

    Includes:

    • Haircutting techniques

    • Shaving & beard trimming

    • Grooming and hygiene

    • Use of modern barbering equipment

  • Exams

    • NITA
    • TVETA-CDACC
    • KNEC-NAVCET

Why Choose our courses in this Department

  • Modern salon and beauty training facilities

  • Competent and experienced instructors

  • Hands-on approach with real clients and models

  • Training aligned with current industry trends

  • Strong focus on creativity, confidence, and professionalism

  • High employability and self-employment potential

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this department are well-prepared to join the growing beauty and wellness industry or start their own businesses. The skills acquired open doors in salons, spas, barbershops, cosmetic companies, and even freelance opportunities.

Hairdressing Careers

  • Hairdresser / Hairstylist

  • Hair Colorist

  • Braiding & Weaving Specialist

  • Salon Assistant

  • Hair Treatment Specialist

  • Natural Hair Care Expert

  • Mobile Hairdresser

Barbering Careers

  • Professional Barber

  • Grooming & Beard Specialist

  • Men’s Haircut Technician

  • Mobile Barber Service Provider

  • Barber Shop Manager

Nail Technology Careers

  • Nail Technician

  • Manicurist / Pedicurist

  • Nail Artist / Designer

  • Acrylic & Gel Nail Specialist

  • Mobile Nail Technician

Beauty Therapy Careers

  • Beauty Therapist

  • Facial Therapist

  • Spa & Massage Therapist

  • Make-up Artist

  • Skincare Consultant

  • Waxing & Body Treatment Therapist

Cosmetics & Wellness Careers

  • Cosmetic Sales Representative

  • Beauty Product Promoter

  • Brand Ambassador for beauty companies

  • Cosmetics Retail Specialist

Training & Education Careers

  • Beauty Tutor / Instructor

  • Trainer in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy

  • Workshop Facilitator

Self-Employment Opportunities

Graduates can start their own businesses such as:

  • Hair salon

  • Barber shop

  • Spa or beauty parlour

  • Mobile beauty services

  • Nail studio

  • Freelance make-up services

  • Beauty product sales business

Diploma & Certificate Courses

Short Courses

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