Hair Plaza College has a long and successful history as one of the earliest beauty colleges in Kenya. Indeed, not many beauty colleges in Nyeri and the wider Mt. Kenya region beats Hair Plaza College when it comes to facilities and the quality of learning.
Subsequently, the Institution has continued to release dozens upon dozens of hairdressing and beauty experts such as professional hairdressers, beauty therapists, masseurs, and chemical technologists to Kenya’s blossoming beauty industry with many of the graduates getting jobs soon after leaving college.
Many of the employers have also come to trust trainees from this top institute as they are very competent in various hair and beauty tasks.
Others go on to launch own cosmetology business thanks to the superb chemical manufacturing courses at the college.
In short, Hair Plaza College could be your best bet if you are searching for affordable and top-notch hair dressing and beauty training.
Let’s get into the details:
Where is Hair Plaza College?
Hair Plaza College is located in Karatina Town along Muthua Road in Nyeri County, Kenya. Nyeri neighbors Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Nyandarua counties.
Karatina town is on the Southern Slopes of Mt. Kenya, about 120KM North of Nairobi. Being in the countryside makes the beauty College ideal for studying away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.
The town also hosts the largest market in this region for fresh farm produce.
All other essential facilities such as large supermarkets, not to mention many banks, public and private hospitals, churches and a standard sports stadium.
Other major attractions nearby include the Mt Kenya national park, Aberdares national park, Mahigaini Springs, Rapid camps Sagana, and the Sagana state lodge.
Again there are no hassles like traffic jams.
A 15 minutes’ drive will take you to Mt. Kenya national park.
Hair Plaza College Contacts
Postal Contact: P.O Box 1284, Karatina –10101 Kenya.
Email Address: hairplaza.college@yahoo.com
TelePhone Hotline:(+254) 0723 850673 or 0723-599277
FaceBook: https://web.facebook.com/hairplazacollege
Website: www.hairplazacollege.co.ke
Admission Qualifications
Like most of the leading Beauty Colleges in Kenya, Hair Plaza College Karatina has various courses catering for Form four leavers.
How To Apply
The application process is straightforward. Here are the admission requirements:
- Fill the college application form.
- Application Fees: Kshs. 1000/- paid through the College’s bank accounts/MPESA (details later).
- Two colored passport size photographs
- Copies of your certificates or result slips
- A copy of your School leaving certificate
- A Copy of your national ID card or Kenyan passport. Applicants below 18 years can present their parent’s or sponsor’s ID.
Admissions/Intakes
Admissions take place during the first week of the month.
Courses At Hair Plaza College and Fee Structure
| Course | Level | Duration | Fees- Day Scholars | Fees- Boarders |
| Hairdressing
All fields of hair dressing including:Chemical Treatments, Conditioning Treatments, Braids, Weaves, Barbering and styling. |
Certificate
(HPC/NITA-III,II,I) |
Each
6 Months |
46,000/= | 66,000/= |
| Beauty Therapy
All fields of Beauty Therapy Including:-Manicure, Pedicure, Facials,Make-ups,Body Care, Ear Piercing, Hair Removal |
Certificate
(HPC/NITA-III,II,I) |
Each
3 Months |
30,000/- | 46,000/- |
| Massage | Certificate(
HPC) |
2 Months | 20,000/= | 30,000/= |
| Computer
Packages |
Certificate(
HPC) |
2 Months | 6,000/= | 16,000/= |
| Chemical Technology
you learn how to make quality cosmetic products like Shampoos, Conditioners, Hairfood, Setting Lotions, Activators, cleansing milk & Lotions, Tonic Lotions, Moisturizing creams, detergents, toilet cleansers disinfectant etc. Labeling, packaging & selling. The course also covers natural oils extraction. |
Certificate(
HPC) |
1 Month | 60,000/= | 65,000/= |
| Modelling, Fashion & design | HPC | 4 Months | 30,000/= | 50,000/= |
| Specialized Beauty Therapy
|
||||
| Nail Technology | HPC | 1 Month | 10,000/= | 15,000/= |
| Organic Facial | HPC | 1 Month | 10,000/= | 15,000/= |
| Reflexology | HPC | 1 Month | 10,000/= | 15,000/= |
| Massage | HPC | 2 Months | 20,000/= | 30,000/= |
| Aromatherapy | HPC | 1 Month | 10,000/= | 15,000/= |
| Trichology | HPC | 2 Months | 20,000/= | 30,000/= |
| Trainer of Trainers(TOT) | HPC | 4 Months | 30,000/= | 50,000/= |
What Is Beauty Therapy Course?
A beauty therapy course is a course whereby you are trained in skills such as manicure, pedicure, facials, make-ups, body care, ear piercing, and hair removal.
What Is HairDressing?
On the other hand, hairdressing training covers units marketable skills such as chemical treatments, conditioning treatments, braids, weaves, barbering and styling.
What Is Cosmetology?
Cosmetology brings together the two previous curriculum, that is beauty therapy and cosmetology.
Hair Plaza College Hostels
Hair Plaza College has a hostel within the college premises. All trainees coming from far are thus accommodated in this hostel.
The hostel staff are friendly and provide quality catering services to the learners as well as counseling.
Requirements For Boarders
While the institution hostel provides a bed and a mattress, boarding students have to report with the following:
- Beddings, 2 plates, 2 dishes, bucket, spoon, fork, glasses, cup, thermos flask, hot pot, personal effects and toiletries, and a mosquito net if available.
How To Pay Fees
Tuition Fees can be paid either in full or by installments.
Option 1: MPESA
Mpese Number: 0723 850673
Option 2: Via Bank
Bank: Equity Bank
Business Number: 247247
A/C Name: Hair Plaza College
A/c No: 0040290586400.
Branch: Karatina Branch
Option 3: Bankers Cheque
You can also buy a banker’s Cheque drawn in favour of Hair Plaza College
Why Train With Hair Plaza College?
- The college offers competency-based training as advocated for by the ministry of education with a lot of emphasis being on the practicals.
- Hair plaza has been training cosmetologists for over 30 years so learners benefit from the trainers’ broad experience.
- The college provides students with all the training materials such as books, chemicals, tools, equipment, braids, weaves, clients for practicals, plus a reliable Wi-Fi.
- Hair Plaza College a NITA (National Industrial Training Authority) Testing Center for hairdressing and beauty therapy.
- Lunch for day students.
- Affordable fees.
The College’s vision is to be a topmost trainer in hair dressing and beauty and they go all out to ensure satisfaction among their students.
Hair Plaza College Partners
- National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
- Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology
- Kenya Industrial Research Development Institute
- HACO Industries
- Kenya Bureau of Standards
- KNEC
- TCB
- L`oreal
- Cussons (Venus)
- Soft n Free
- Miadi
- City & Guilds
- Movit
Conclusion
There goes our review of Hair Plaza College, one of the highly rated beauty colleges in Kenya. Remember that you can enroll for a crash programme or opt for part time training if you are unavailable to study full time.
Then, as I mentioned, the intakes are at the start of every month so apply well ahead of the month you are planning to report.
Lastly, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the college for any other information or clarification.
Related Articles