Beautician

No, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT, Delhi) does not offer any Hairstyling course in specific, however, it includes some certification courses such as Certificate in Creative Fashion Styling, Certificate in Designing & Styling for Indian Fashion, etc. These certifications involve the study of Hairstlying as a part of curriculum. The average course duration is from 14 weeks to 1 year. The average tuition fee ranges from INR 64,900 to INR 1.89 Lakh.

The Hairstyling courses are offered at Diploma and Certificate levels. Aspirants for the Hairstyling courses should have minimum requirements of eligibility as under: 

• For short-term courses, candidates should pass at least Class 12. 
• For undergraduate courses, candidates should have completed Class 12 or Diploma courses in a similar subject. 
• For postgraduate courses, candidates should have completed an undergraduate degree with relevant subjects. 

Here are all the ways you can kickstart your career as a hairstylist in the beauty industry:

• Start with research the career. Knowing a thing or two about this skill will help you

• Next you should search the internet and find a reputable hair stylist degree

• It is always a good idea to make a portfolio of your own work.

• Another card up the sleeve can be to have connections in the industry.

• And lastly, it’s all about how you market yourself through social media

Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility and admission requirements of Beautician and Makeup courses as offered at the beauty institutes as under: 

A Makeup and Beautician course serves as a comprehensive training program, equipping individuals with the necessary skills and techniques for a successful venture into the beauty and cosmetics industry. Encompassing makeup application, skincare, hair styling, and overall beauty enhancement,  these courses aim to impart both knowledge and practical skills, empowering students to pursue careers as professional makeup artists or beauticians.

Here are some key highlights related to the premier Makeup and Beautician Colleges in Kolkata:

There are about 8 top Makeup and Beautician colleges in Kolkata. Of these, 5 colleges are owned by private institutions. Students can secure their admission as per their Class 12 result. Some of the popular Makeup and Beautician colleges in Kolkata include Lakme Academy, The George Telegraph Training Institute, Kohinoor Technical Institute, VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition, Kolkata, STI - Srimati Techno Institute, International School of Design, Kolkata, VJ Professional Makeup Academy, PITE - Profex Institute of Technical Education, and many others.

The jobs or career opportunities related to the makeup and beauty fields are the following: 

• Beautician or Cosmotologist 
• Celebrity Makeup Artist 
• Esthetician (Skincare Professional)
• Makeup and Beauty Blogger or Vlogger
• Makeup and Beauty Influencer
• Model
• Beauty Therapist