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Hastings

Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60168

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Hastings

Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60168

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Lewes

Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60017

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Lewes

Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60017

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Eastbourne

Women's Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60070

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Eastbourne

Women's Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60070

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Eastbourne

Barbering Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60074

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Eastbourne

Barbering Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60074

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Hastings

Barbering Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 30567

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Hastings

Barbering Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 30567

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Lewes

Barbering Level 3 Certificate

Level 3

Course Code: 60403

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Lewes

Barbering Level 3 Certificate

Level 3

Course Code: 60403

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Eastbourne

Beauty Therapy Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60068

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Eastbourne

Beauty Therapy Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60068

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Lewes

Beauty Therapy Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60016

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Lewes

Beauty Therapy Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60016

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Eastbourne

Advanced Beauty Therapist Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Course Code: st0190

Type: Apprenticeships
Start Date: 01/08/25

Hastings

Body and Spa Therapy Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60165

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Hastings

Body and Spa Therapy Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60165

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Hastings

Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60169

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Hastings

Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Level 3 Diploma

Level 3

Course Code: 60169

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Lewes

Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60020

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Lewes

Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60020

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Hastings

Barbering Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 14983

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Hastings

Barbering Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 14983

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

Eastbourne

Barbering Studies Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60076

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 07/09/26

Eastbourne

Barbering Studies Level 2 Diploma

Level 2

Course Code: 60076

Type: 16 +
Start Date: 08/09/25

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Hair and Beauty Students Dazzle

The show culminated with an awards presentation where Ruby Sisley won the Hairdressing Level 2 award, Etsko Hara won the Hairdressing Level 3 award, Lorraine Rawlings won the Level 2 Beauty Award and Madeline Meads won the coveted makeup award.

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Salon owner shares expertise with College students

Would you like to find out more about the Hairdressing Level 2 & 3 courses at East Sussex College? Please click here to check out what relevant courses you can study.

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Hairdressing students go to new lengths

Level 3 Hairdressing students from were shown how to apply hair extensions and then had a go themselves, under the guidance of Jal Clarke, stylist at La Vida Hairdressing in Eastbourne.

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College students achieve Infection Prevention qualification

Students studying Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapies & Hair & Media Make up courses at East Sussex College have achieved the Infection Prevention qualification as part of their studies.

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ESC Learners Compete in WorldSkills Regional Competition

East Sussex College Eastbourne and Lewes Level 3 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy students attended Walsall College to compete in the WorldSkills regional competition.

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WorldSkills entry showcases a creative cut and burst of colour

Melanie Gates, 40, from Seaford, studied Level 3 Hairdressing in Eastbourne and is one of this year’s entrants in the WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 competition. The talented hairstylist has secured a job in a Willingdon salon since finishing college this summer, and the busy mum (of twins no less!) has set her sights on the WorldSkills competition.

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Eye-opener for Hair & Beauty students

Kaiya’s alumni talk was attended by Level 1, 2 & 3 Hairdressing, Level 2 Hair & Media Make-up, Level 2 Beauty, Level 3 Catering students and Catering apprentices.

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Students support National Colleges Week

Debra Bostock is a mature student who is studying Level 3 Hairdressing and says that college will help her to get back into work.

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From Student to Stylist: Holly Hill’s Hairdressing Success Story

Holly Hill, an adult learner who studied Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing, is thriving in her chosen industry following her studies at East Sussex College.

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He Who Dares

The Australian-based hairdresser ran an afternoon workshop for Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing students, demonstrating a haircut and talking about his 40-year career in the industry.

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Head Start

If you’re inspired to learn more about hairdressing, check out our courses, which start at Entry Level in Barbering, Level 2 in Hairdressing, through to Level 3 courses. In September 2020 we are excited to be launching new Level 4 courses for adults in Beauty and Hairdressing, so if you’ve already achieved a Level 3 and are ready to take the next step, get in touch for information and to apply (Course code ref: 8019/01). The Level 4 Beauty and Hairdressing pathway includes Salon Management, Public Relations, Management of Health, Safety and Security, Research in the Hair and Beauty Sector and the Chemistry of Hair Products.

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Joanne Wilkinson

Shortly after that, I wanted to learn more and gain a qualification. I wanted something that would give me in-depth knowledge, and as I already had a Level 2 in Beauty Therapy and a Level 3 in Hairdressing, I knew a degree would be best.

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Great British Barber Bash returns to ESC!

Kings Restaurant will host the event. Doors open at 12.15pm and the show will continue until 4.30pm. Level 2 Barbering and Hairdressing students and relevant employers have been invited to this ‘enrichment-style’ event.

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Great British Barber Bash 2023

The Barber Bash crew provided Level 2, Level 3 and Adult Barbering and Hairdressing students across Eastbourne, Hastings and Lewes an insight into the latest trends and trade secrets from the world of barbering. Four models with differing hairstyles were given haircuts as the crew demonstrated various techniques and provided top tips.
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