Cosmetology
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Beauty Is a Skill. Confidence Is the Result.
Cosmetology at MMTVC develops practical beauty and hairdressing skills for salon services, creative practice and enterprise — with Cosmetology examined by TVET CDACC and Hairdressing offered as a NITA pathway.
Head of Department
Fashion Design and Cosmetology
Beauty Is a Skill. Confidence Is the Result.
Beauty work is built on technique, care and practice. Cosmetology learning at MMTVC helps learners grow skill and confidence so they can serve clients with professionalism and creativity.
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”
Our Programmes
Cosmetology at Levels 4–6 (examined by TVET CDACC) and Hairdressing as a NITA pathway. Career pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
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Cosmetology
Entry- Level 4 KCSE D- or E.
- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Cosmetology
- Beauty services
- Hair and beauty
- Personal beauty services
- Salon-related enterprise
- Further skills development
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Hairdressing
EntryNational ID / Passport.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Hairdressing
- Hair styling
- Salon services
- Mobile beauty services
- Salon-related enterprise
National competence certification
Examined for competence
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC — the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council.
- College programmes TVET CDACC
- Professional courses Their examining bodies
- NITA pathways NITA
Professional skillset
More Than Beauty. A Professional Skillset.
Cosmetology develops practical skills for beauty services, hair and beauty pathways and client-facing work. Learners build habits of care, presentation and service that support professional practice.
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Beauty Begins With Confidence.
Skill and confidence grow together. Cosmetology learning encourages learners to practise carefully, present work clearly and support clients with professionalism — without inventing brands, treatments or medical claims.
“Makeup is a way for a woman to look and feel like herself, only prettier and more confident.”
Hairdressing
Hair Is an Art Form.
Hairdressing develops styling, salon service and craft skills. The NITA Hairdressing pathway offers a focused trade route for learners ready to build practical hair skills for salon and enterprise directions.
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“Even geniuses can get things wrong. Look at Einstein’s unfortunate choice of a hairdresser.”
Creative enterprise
Turn Your Skill Into an Opportunity.
Beauty skills can support salon-related enterprise, mobile beauty services, personal brand and creative enterprise directions. These are illustrative pathways and are not income or employment guarantees.
Apply NowThe Modern Beauty Professional.
Modern beauty practice blends craft, client care and professionalism. Cosmetology learning prepares learners to grow as beauty professionals who communicate clearly, work carefully and keep improving their skill.
Career Directions
Examples of directions learners may explore. These are not employment guarantees.
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Cosmetology
- Cosmetology
- Beauty services
- Hair and beauty
- Personal beauty services
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Hairdressing
- Hairdressing
- Hair styling
- Salon services
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Entrepreneurship
- Salon-related enterprise
- Mobile beauty services
- Personal brand
- Creative enterprise
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Client services
- Customer service
- Beauty consultations
- Client experience
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Further education
- Advanced beauty studies
- Further skills development
- Higher education
Your Pathway to Success
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
- Bachelor's Degree
- Further specialization
After completing an appropriate Level 6 qualification, a graduate may apply for admission to a Bachelor's Degree programme at an accredited university, subject to the university's admission requirements and recognition of the qualification.
Your Skill Can Become Your Signature.
From technique to presentation, learners are encouraged to develop a personal standard of care and creativity — a signature built on skill, not invented brand or partnership claims.
Intakes
Beauty Knowledge, Digitally Styled
Salon craft, care and creative references online.
Cosmetology and Hairdressing learners can use the E-Library for beauty and styling study materials that support studio practice and professional development.
- Study anytime with digital access
- Support coursework and revision
- Explore department-relevant materials
Need clarity?
Department FAQs
Quick answers for applicants exploring this department. For more topics, visit the College FAQs page.
Use Apply Now to open the existing MMTVC Application page, then select your preferred programme and intake.
Open View Fee Structure on this page or visit the College Fee Structure page for current fee information.
MMTVC typically offers January, May and September intakes. Use the intake links on this page for more information.
Open the E-Library page from the button in this section for digital library access guidance, platform links and support information.
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC (TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council).
No. Hairdressing on this page is a NITA pathway. Cosmetology Levels 4, 5 and 6 are examined by TVET CDACC.
Ready to Build Beauty Skills?
Apply online, select a Cosmetology or Hairdressing pathway and intake, then begin your journey at MMTVC.