Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies

An image of Eileen Waugh, Curriculum Leader for Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies at Coatbridge College Our section offers you a wide range of courses from access through to HND. The section offers courses in Beauty Care, Beauty Care and Makeup, Beauty Therapy, Holistic and Complementary Therapies.

We have a partnership with Napier University so that our HND Beauty and Complementary Therapies students can progress onto the second year of the University’s Complementary Therapy degree course. So if you have University in your sights this is a great opportunity for you!

Our diverse programmes could lead you to employment within a salon environment, spas, health and fitness centres, self employment, cruise ships, health centres or even lecturing opportunities. All of the staff within the Beauty Therapy section are highly qualified, have many years of experience in industry and are committed to providing you with support throughout your time with us. We offer one to one guidance, additional training and qualifications provided by many prestigious beauty companies.

I look forward to meeting you at the beginning of the year!

Eileen Waugh, Curriculum Leader at Coatbridge College

Courses

Success Stories

"An image of Laura, HND Beauty Therapy student at Coatbridge College I came to College after being a full time mum for 9 years.

When I was thinking of a new career choice, I was looking for something to work around my family and Beauty Therapy was the answer for me.

I loved everything about my course at Coatbridge College – from meeting lifelong friends to the fantastic support the lecturers gave me. It was a great experience and has really built my self confidence.

I’m now tutoring at the Caledonian Therapy Academy which I really enjoy.

Amanda, HND Beauty Therapy, at Coatbridge College.

Environ launch Retail Success for Scottish College students

Coatbridge College students during beaty therapy sessionEnvirons' training programme at Scotlands' oldest college, culminated in a successful live lesson in retailing, in the form of a launch party for the skincare brand, initiated and run by the students.

The beauty, spa and holistic therapies section at Coatbridge College in Lanarkshire hosted the event, with the assistance of Environs' trainer Joanne Macmillan, to give students invaluable practical experience. Three rooms were individually dedicated to consultations, facials and retail.

Joanne had trained four groups of HND Beauty Therapy and Holistic Therapy Diploma students during week long intensive courses between January and April. She gave extra event planning guidance and encouraged the students to develop and issue invitations to the colleges' client database.

“The students discovered that selling was easier than they imagined,” said Joanne, who also gave a 20 minute skin science talk to guests. “With takings of more than £800 on the night, they proved they have the skills to carry out effective, educational consultations based on what they had learned. Profitable retailing will be an important part of their jobs when they graduate.”

Senior Lecturer Eileen Waugh commented that she had been looking for a contemporary, exclusive product range to help introduce students to retailing activities and improve their confidence in client consultation and treatment needs.

Environ launch Retail Success for Scottish college students:
“Environ gave us a whole package that can be utilised as a learning tool, which provides staff and students with enhanced treatment skills. Although the products are simple to use, they have advanced treatment properties which has helped to enhance the students’ product knowledge. Joannes' in-depth training and support has undoubtedly supplied our students with enhanced employability skills. The feedback from students, staff and clients has been extremely positive.”

The Environ education programme for colleges is managed by the International Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA).

Salon Clinics

Beauty, Spa and Complementary therapy treatments are available to the public each day of the week, with additional evening twilight clinics on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm till 7pm. “Our Skin Management Clinic” has appointments available all day every Monday. This salon clinic offers facial and body treatments provided by our HND Beauty Therapy students. Through thorough skin analysis and highly developed consultation techniques, clients are provided with prescriptive skin care treatments using Environs advanced skin care products. Treatments are provided for Anti Aging and Skin imperfections. These include specialised treatments for sun damage and acne scarring.

Environ products are available to retail with monthly special promotions to ensure our clients can maintain their skin care regime at home.

The latest techniques in Non Surgical Face and Body Lifting, Micro Dermabrasion and Anti Cellulite treatments are provided by HND students in our “Salon Within” all day every Friday. As well as Environ products, this salon clinic also provides treatments using Darphin products. These exclusive professional salon products offer a most wonderful and therapeutic treatment using natural plant extracts and essential oils to heal restore and balance the senses. This clinic also offers Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage, Hand and Foot treatments and spray and manual tanning using St Tropez and Fake Bake. Our students train throughout the year in advanced and innovative therapies. Most recently gaining skills in Thai Massage!

We are always pleased to welcome new and returning clients and look forward to providing you with an individual and enjoyable experience to meet all your treatment requirement needs.

From Monday through to Friday, depending on time tabled classes, clients are able to visit our salons for a treatment. Manicure and Pedicure, Wax Depilation, Nail Art, Artificial Nails Facials, Eyebrow Shaping and Make-up are examples of the treatments we offer. Please see our treatment menu for further information or call Beauty Reception and speak to Trisha our receptionist. If you have a particular query one of our lecturers’ or students would be happy to advise you.

Please call our Beauty Receptionist, Trisha Mallon,
  • on 01236 422 404 to make your appointment or 
  • Ext: 2252 / 2259.
BEAUTY AND COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENT MENU

Groups

We are able to provide corporate groups with customised packages tailored made to your companies needs. Whether it is team building activities, image enhancement training or relaxation and pampering, we can provide a package to suit your business requirements.

Who Are We?

Eileen Waugh, Curriculum Leader, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M56)
ewaugh@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2270

Aileen Summers, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
asummers@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Carol Veldon, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
cveldon@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Clare Nicol, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
cnicol@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Gillian Rowan, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
cnicol@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Jacqueline McGarvey, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
jmcgarvey@coatbridge.ac.uk

Margaret Donaldson, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
mdonaldson@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Marion Stewart, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
mstewart@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Myra Kilgannon, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
mkilgannon@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Patricia Johnson, Lecturer, Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies, (Room M62)
pjohnson@coatbridge.ac.uk
Contact Tel. 01236 422316 Ext 2259

Contact Us

For general course enquiries, please contact Admissions on 01236 436000 or email Admissions
Eileen Waugh, Curriculum Leader
Email: ewaugh@coatbridge.ac.uk