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Beauty work is skilled work.

A hair and beauty college in Machakos Town, built to raise the standard of the industry one professional at a time.

Machakos TownMonthly intakesHostel available

Shanbad BuildingMachakos Town, opposite the bus terminus.

Our story

Raising the level of the industry.

Glamourvine was founded on a simple belief: that beauty work is skilled, professional work, and that the young people who choose it deserve training of the highest standard.

From our first classroom, our aim has been to produce professionals who are trusted for their skill, their safety and their integrity. Many of our graduates now work in salons, and some employ others and train the next generation.

Practical, hands-on training. Every theory topic links to a skill you carry out in the practical room.
Professional equipment. Learn on the tools and products real salons use.
Our own textbooks. Written by our Director, Principal and trainers for Kenyan salons.

Our leaders

A word from the people who run it.

“I believe in what you can become.”

By choosing beauty work you join a growing industry that offers real opportunity, in employment, in our partner salons, or in a business of your own. I look forward to celebrating with you as you graduate as a confident, skilled and professional practitioner.

Beth WachiraDirector

“A foundation for a lifelong practice.”

This work carries responsibility: to the health and safety of every client, to the reputation of the profession, and to the environment we work in. Approach your training not as material to be memorised, but as the foundation of a lifelong practice.

Caroline NjuePrincipal

How you learn

Theory you understand. Skills you can prove.

Our courses are competency-based: you are assessed as competent or not yet competent in every unit, and both theory and practical must be passed.

Written assessments

Quizzes, CATs and exams on the theory in your textbook, taken in class or in the student portal.

Practical assessments

You carry out services on a model or client while an assessor observes and signs you off.

Portfolio of evidence

Records of the services you have done, client cards, photos of your work and your trainer’s reports.

General units

Communication, numeracy, digital literacy, safety and first aid, environment and entrepreneurship.

Glamour by Beth

The salon behind the college.

Glamourvine is owned by Glamour by Beth, a salon, nails and spa studio known for its bridal make-up. Our students practise on its real clients in supervised student clinic sessions.

Gold bridal KES 4,000Silver KES 3,500Bronze KES 3,000

Book at Glamour by Beth

Bridalmake-up and hair for the big day

Nailsmanicure, pedicure, gel and acrylic

Spafacials, waxing and massage

Clinicstudents serving real clients

Your skills could pay your bills by next year.

New classes start every month. Apply online in minutes, upload your documents, and the admissions office will take it from there.

Apply now Call 0723 714 859