Last updated on March 29th, 2024 at 08:48 am
You may be aware that one of our jobs here at Kenya Education Guide is to round the breadth and width of Kenya, researching Institutions and Courses- so that we can help you make an informed decision when you’re deciding where to study next (after form 4 or after your previous course).
So this time our team has been moving around our Capital City, looking at some of the top Beauty colleges in Nairobi because some of you have been asking us to recommend the very best beauty training institutes in the City, including season private beauty colleges in Nairobi.
So we have done our thorough research about hair and beauty colleges in Nairobi- including touring the campuses to view the facilities and talking to both students and trainers- and compiled a list of the leading training colleges in Nairobi for courses such as certificate in beauty therapy and hairdressing and beauty therapy courses (at large).
Here they are and the courses you can take at each of our recommended Beauty College in Nairobi:
Beauty colleges in Nairobi – where we recommend you take your beauty and cosmetics course
Lizaya Training Institute – Our No 1 Recommendation when it comes to beauty therapy colleges in Nairobi
We had not heard of this gem so we were pleasantly surprised to learn that Lizaya has been in operation for over 8 years.
What was even more amazing is the way the college has been set up..
To start with, the facilities are just first class- we were taken all round the institute and yes, the school has really invested….it is full of world class training facilities everywhere you go.
The training rooms are not just spacious, they are well aerated too- and we saw fans to help you cool down during lessons when it’s hot out there (Nairobi can sometimes get hot).
Most importantly, nearly all beauty training equipment are there- from Mannequins and training heads(for practicing different hairstyling, make-up application, and even skincare techniques) to Styling tools such as hair dryers, curling irons, and flat irons to teach you how to creatively style hair.
What’s more? We could see the students have complete makeup kits (with all the essentials including foundation, concealer, blush, powder, eyeshadow, mascara, lipstick, eyeliner, and lip gloss).
Students are also supplied with all the necessary skincare products- The trainer informed us that they ensure that their students understand the myriad skincare products that are popular in the industry and how to properly use them to (in cleansing, toning, and moisturizing the skin).
And as you can expect, sanitation equipment has been installed across the training studios- of course, practicing safe hygiene is a crucial element of the beauty industry (students are obviously also taught how to sanitize these aids- including disinfectant wipes, barbicides, and towels- and the entire workspace)
Besides, the school has other specialized training tools (think of Facial steamers, Microdermabrasion machines, Nail care equipment, and more).
There are other advantages of enrolling here too..for example, you are offered practical attachment right in their Salons (Just like many other colleges offering beauty courses in Kenya, Lizaya has several state-of-the-art Salons in Nairobi where you go for hands-on experience)
In short, Lizaya Training Institute is from what we saw one of the best beauty colleges in Nairobi and one of the best places to study beauty courses in Nairobi.
Let us now look at the beauty and hairdressing courses in Nairobi you can pursue at Lizaya Training Institute:
Complete Beauty Course
Lizaya teaches one of the most comprehensive beauty therapy classes in Nairobi…
If you don’t believe it, just take a look at their full beauty therapy course outline below:
- Introduction to beauty
- Professional image
- Communication skills
- Bacteriology and Decontamination
- Health and safety and first aid procedure
- False lashes
- Eyebrow tinting
- Eyebrow shaping
- Heena
- Nail designs
- Ear piercings
- Gel polish
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Stick on/ express nails
- Tips
- Skin anatomy and Physiology
- Product research
- Waxing
- People skills
- Facial
- Make up
- Swedish
- Body scrub
- Indian head massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Hot stone massage
- Salon management and organization
- Aromatherapy
- Reflexology
- Spa pedicure
- Advanced facial
- Nail technology:
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- Acrylics
- Gel nails
- Overlay
- Sculpting
Lizaya Training Institute Beauty Course Breakdown
Here now are the details about each of the individual courses including short beauty courses in Lizaya Training Institute’s curriculum:
Diploma in Cosmetology
In case you are new to this, cosmetology is the study of both hair and beauty
The details for the cosmetology course in Nairobi (at Lizaya) are as follows:
Course duration: 15 months (1 year, 3 months)
Fees: Kshs.161,000 (You can pay in easy monthly installments)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C- (no cluster requirements)
Diploma in Beauty Therapy Course
This will see you learn a wide range of marketable skills including acrylics and AMP, gel application, and more.
Course duration: 8 months
Fees: Kshs.93,000 (You can pay in easy monthly installments)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C- (no cluster requirements)
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Certificate in Beauty Therapy Course
Lizaya trains one of the best beauty therapy courses in Nairobi and we especially find their certificate in beauty therapy course very aligned with what the market needs (when it comes to the skillset being taught).
Recall that certificate programs at Lizaya are typically shorter than diplomas- actually the Certificate in Beauty Therapy course takes just 6 months and you will be all set to step into Kenya’s thriving beauty industry and succeed in a big way (jobs are aplenty).
So if you’re really interested in a rewarding career in beauty therapy, probably Lizaya’s certificate course is the best starting point to gain the necessary skills and knowledge.
Course duration: 6 months
Fees: Kshs.70,000 (You can again pay in easy monthly installments)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE Certificate(any grade)
Better still, you can later on choose to pursue their diploma – and we were told that Lizaya offers special discounts to students who are furthering with them.
Beauty Short Courses at Lizaya Training Institute (specialized skills training)
| Course | Duration | Fees (Kshs) |
| Nail Technology (Lizaya is a top rated institution among colleges offering Nail technology courses in Nairobi) | 4 months | 70,000 |
| Holistic | 3 months | 40,000 |
| Aromatherapy | 2 months | 37,500 |
| Deep tissue massage | 3 months | 36,000 |
| Hot stone massage | 2 months | 36,000 |
| Body scrub | 2 months | 37,000 |
| Shaitsu & Thai massage | 2 months | 36,000 |
| Manicure and pedicure | 2 months | 36,000 |
| Facia treatment | 2 months | 37,500 |
| Swedish massage | 1 month | 25,000 |
| Electrotherapy | 1 month | 30,000 |
| Microblading | 1 month | 75,000 |
| Indian head massage | 2 weeks | 20,000 |
| Ear piercing | 1 week | 15,000 |
Keep in mind that you only need to have a KCSE Certificate(any grade) to be admitted into any of the above short courses.
Complete Hairdressing Course
Lizaya hairdressing course covers the following units…
- Career information and opportunities in the hair industry
- Tools and equipment
- Salon safety and first aid procedures
- People skills
- Salon management and organization
- Professional ethics and hygiene
- Shampooing and conditioning
- Blow drying, setting, and dressing
- Hair relaxing and texturing
- Trichology and Hair line management
- Color and pigmentation
- Hair-cutting principles and cut-styling
- Permanent weaving
- Barbering
- Plaiting and braiding
- Dread locking
- Sister locks
- Communication skills
- Product research
- Bacteriology and Decontamination
Lizaya Training Institute HairDressing Course Breakdown
With regard to Hairdressing, you can once more choose the diploma, certificate or short competency certificate course route, depending on your career goals.
To help you make the right decision, below are the specifics for each hairdressing course at Lizaya Training Institute:
Diploma in Hairdressing
Course duration: 8 months
Fees: Kshs.93,000 (You can pay in easy monthly installments)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C- (no cluster requirements)
Certificate in Hairdressing
Course duration: 6 months
Fees: Kshs.70,000 (You can again pay in easy monthly installments)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE Certificate(any grade)
Hairdressing Short Courses at Lizaya Beauty College in Nairobi
| Course | Duration | Fees (Kshs) |
| Hair treatment, setting, and styling | 2 months | 31,000 |
| Natural Haircare and Dreadlocks | 2 months | 36,000 |
| Braiding, Plaiting, and Cornrows | 2 months | 31,000 |
| Weaving and Bonding | 1 month | 23,500 |
| Chemical knowledge and application | 1 month | 23,500 |
| Ladies haircutting | 1 month | 23,500 |
| Barbering | 2 months | 30,000 |
| Hair colouring and bleaching | 1 month | 28,500 |
Keep in mind that you only need to have a KCSE Certificate(any grade) to be admitted into any of the above short courses.
More about Lizaya Training Institute Fees Structure
Note that the above fees cover everything – registration, tuition, your student ID, Equipment, Library fees, Training tools, Uniforms, Internal Exams and assessment, Attachment, and Certification.
The only fee you may have to add is External examination fee (if you want to take your exams with KNEC/CDACC/NITA)…the external examination fee is on average Kshs.10,000.
Lizaya Training college qualifications
As mentioned earlier, to apply for admission to study at this immensely popular school of beauty in Nairobi, you only need to have any of these minimum qualifications:
- Diploma (KNEC/CDACC Examined) – KCSE C-
- Certificate(KNEC/CDACC/NITA Examined) – KCSE Certificate(any grade)
- Certificate of Competency courses– Open entry
Lizaya Training college intakes and How to apply for application at Lizaya Training Institute
The latest intake is in progress so just take your phone and call/SMS/Whatsapp 0701 019 700.
You can also visit Lizaya in person (be sure to ask for a tour of the campus) at Stanbank House, 3rd Floor. Stanbank is along Moi Avenue, right Opposite Kencom (Next to Kenya National Archives).
Call 0701 019 700 for directions.
Other colleges offering beauty courses in Nairobi
Nairobi is the home of nearly all hairdressing colleges in Kenya (as well as specialized makeup schools in Kenya) so you have more options just in case you want to compare more hairdressing and beauty therapy colleges in Nairobi.
So here are more colleges that offer beauty therapy in Nairobi (specifically beauty colleges in Nairobi CBD):
- Beauty point college Nairobi
- Lintons college of beauty
- Dhiirens hair & beauty college Nairobi
In addition, there are a couple of government beauty colleges in Nairobi including:
- PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute– They teach a short Hair Dressing and Beauty course.
- Langata Technical and Vocational College– The College is at Lang’ata and teaches a short course in Hair and Beauty alongside a Level 4 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
What is beauty therapy course?
Now, beauty therapy courses – and we have seen there are many beauty colleges in Nairobi Kenya teaching them with Lizaya being the best of them all (in our opinion)- equip you with the competencies and knowledge you need to enhance your client’s physical appearance (and general well-being)
How?
Well, by applying appropriate aesthetic treatments (makeup application, nail care, body waxing, hairstyling, and more).
I’m sure you by now know that you can choose either a short certificate course or a more in-depth diploma course (best if you dream of getting the highest paying job opportunities).
Career prospects for those completing the course
Here are some excellent examples of jobs you can easily get once you complete the Certificate in hairdressing and beauty therapy or Diploma course at Lizaya Training institute (or other make up schools in Nairobi):
- Hairstylist
- Beauty therapist (working in salons, top spas or beauty centers)
- Nail technician or manicurist
- Spa technician
- Spa assistant or relaxation therapist
- Makeup Artist
- Makeup artist assistant
- Beauty advisor (Beauty Consultant) to celebrities and social media influencers
- Freelance Cosmetologist
- Salon Manager/owner
- Beauty Blogger/ Influencer
- Cosmetics Sales Representative
Colleges offering Hairdressing and beauty therapy courses in Nairobi – Final words
So there goes our list of the best hairdressing and beauty colleges in Nairobi.
Now, what we love most about Lizaya is probably the very pocket-friendly fees (you are even allowed to pay in installments every month) and the outstanding facilities.
Add the fact that you won’t hassle for hands on experience (you will be sent to one of the institute’s busy salons and spas for applied practice) and you can see why we keep saying that Lizaya Training Institute is your best bet if you’re looking for expert training in beauty courses in Nairobi.
Please speak to them on 0701 019 700 – the student advisory team is very welcoming and they’re waiting to answer your questions.
See you in class!
PS: If you want to go and register at Lizaya Training Institute today, be sure to carry with you the following:
- 2 passport size photos
- Copy of your national ID Card/Passport
- Copy of your KCSE (Or equivalent) certificate – for those taking Diploma /Advanced Diploma Courses