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Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up

at The London College of Beauty Therapy Limited, London · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up is designed to help you take your first steps towards a career as a make-up artist or hair stylist. You'll learn the basic techniques to create a variety of make-up and hair looks suitable for film and TV, catwalk and theatre. We'll teach you how to create an image for your client based on a variety of themes, alongside a range of hair styling techniques including temporary and semi-permanent colour, plaiting, twisting, vertical rolling and blow-drying. You'll also learn how to perform lash and brow treatments, create body art and make-up application techniques for daytime, evening and special occasions as well as for photography. You'll gain an understanding of professional client care and communication, health and safety and growing your general knowledge about the beauty industry. Practical learning takes place in LCBT's state-of-the-art make-up rooms, and you'll be taught by lecturers with extensive make-up and styling experience in the film and TV industries. We will provide you with a uniform to wear whilst you are at college. You will need to purchase the kit to practice techniques for a small fee.

What you need to get on

Entry Requirements Aged 16-18 Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking. If you haven't achieved a minimum grade 4 in GCSE English and/or Maths, you will need to complete Functional Skills or the relevant GCSEs alongside your studies. This will be embedded into your course and is a mandatory government requirement. Overseas Applicants Evidence of your legal right to study in the UK will be required. LCBT is unable to provide any assistance with visa applications.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT)

    3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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