During the All-round Beauty Specialist training, you'll learn everything you need to become a good beauty specialist, plus a little extra. We'll also teach you specialized treatments, making you even more capable of performing skin improvements than a regular beauty specialist.
You'll learn how to perform cosmetic hand, foot, and nail treatments, as well as facials and body treatments. You'll also focus on different skin types, allergies, and appropriate skincare products. As a full-service beauty specialist, you'll also learn all about specialized treatments such as Shiatsu, connective tissue, acne treatments, and complementary treatments like aromatherapy.
What does the training look like?
Your first year
In the first year, you'll attend school four days a week and complete an internship one day a week. In class, you'll learn how to perform various cosmetic hand, nail, foot, facial, and body treatments. We'll also teach you about skin types, how to develop a treatment plan, and how to best serve clients. Furthermore, in the first year, you'll learn more about sales techniques, customer-focused communication, and how to build relationships with clients.
You'll also receive lessons in how to start your own business. We'll teach you how to write a business plan and how to present yourself effectively. During the program, you'll complete an internship so you know exactly what it's like in practice and are ready for the real world after graduating!
In the first year, you'll attend school four days a week and complete an internship one day a week. In class, you'll learn how to perform various cosmetic hand, nail, foot, facial, and body treatments. We'll also teach you about skin types, how to develop a treatment plan, and how to best serve clients. Furthermore, in the first year, you'll learn more about sales techniques, customer-focused communication, and how to build relationships with clients.
You'll also receive lessons in how to start your own business. We'll teach you how to write a business plan and how to present yourself effectively. During the program, you'll complete an internship so you know exactly what it's like in practice and are ready for the real world after graduating!
Subjects and electives
During the program, you'll primarily receive practical training. During these lessons, you'll learn about the beauty specialist profession and apply it creatively. This way, you'll learn the latest trends and techniques that you can put into practice right away. You'll sometimes complete assignments independently and sometimes in groups. This way, you'll learn to work well together and be personally responsible for the quality of your work. That's the only way to learn the trade best!
In addition to the profession-specific subjects, you'll also take generic courses such as Dutch, English, math, and career & citizenship. You'll also have the opportunity to specialize during the program through electives. Electives include image styling, nail styling, and makeup.
In addition to the profession-specific subjects, you'll also take generic courses such as Dutch, English, math, and career & citizenship. You'll also have the opportunity to specialize during the program through electives. Electives include image styling, nail styling, and makeup.
What makes this course more than just vocational education?
The program is largely practical, so you'll get started right away. The lessons are varied and taught by highly experienced and qualified instructors.
What prior education do you need?
For this course you need one of the following diplomas:
- Diploma vmbo framework vocational learning pathway
- Diploma vmbo mixed learning pathway
- Diploma vmbo theoretical learning pathway
- Diploma MBO level 2
- Diploma MBO level 3
- Transfer certificate to pre-university education (havo/vwo) level 4
Additional inflow activities
When you register with mboRijnland, you'll have an individual introductory meeting. We'll also ask you to complete the entry meter, an online questionnaire. We'd like to get to know you better. This program also includes a supplementary introductory activity. This takes place at the same time as the introductory meeting, so you don't have to attend twice. The supplementary introductory activity consists of listening to a presentation about the profession and participating in a practical lesson. We'll also ask you to write a cover letter.
Briefly
Idle way
BOL
Level
Level 4
Duration
3 years
Starting moment
2026, after the summer holidays
Our sites
Gouda (BOL)
Leiden Storm Buysingstraat (BOL)
About you
- You want to work in a salon
- You are customer friendly
- You are enterprising
- You want to advise
- You are curious
Student tells
After your education
Working
After completing your training, you can work at a beauty center, drugstore, beauty salon, or wellness center. You can also start your own salon.
As an all-around beautician, you'll work on the appearance of others. You'll always consider different skin types, allergies, and client preferences. You'll ensure that the condition of the skin on the face, hands, body, and neck is improved or at least maintained. You'll also provide advice on cosmetic use and perform relaxation or hair removal treatments. You'll also provide guidance, perform specialized treatments, have knowledge of specific skin conditions, and be able to refer clients to other disciplines. In short, you'll have a multifaceted profession with great responsibility. People trust you with their appearance.
Continue learning
Not finished learning yet? After your three-year vocational program, you can move on to a higher professional education program.
Study in figures
Additional information
- BOL
- Costs
- Elective courses
- Entrepreneurship
- Additional information
- School salon: Hair & Beauty
- Annual Beauty Week
BOL stands for Vocational Training Pathway. You'll attend school five days a week, interacting extensively with fellow students and teachers. During your studies, you'll complete a period of internship, gaining extensive experience in a company or institution. This way, we prepare you well for your future career.
Read more about the difference between a BOL course and a BBL course here
Costs
For a more detailed overview of the costs for this school year, please see the cost overview on mborijnland.nl/kosten
On this page you will also find more information about payment options and student financing.
Books and materials
The cost of books and materials varies by program. You can contact one of the suppliers on our special schoolbooks page. mborijnland.nl/schoolboeken order your book package.
View costs Gouda
View costs Leiden Storm Buysingstraat
You can customize part of your program. You can choose electives that align with your specialization, interests, hobbies, and future dreams!
Read more about elective courses
Want to start your own business during your studies? Or run a shop? At mboRijnland, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your entrepreneurial spirit.
Read more about entrepreneurship
A significant part of the program consists of practical training. You'll then apply all the knowledge and skills you've learned at school in practice. You'll be supervised by a practical trainer from the institution and a teacher from the school. You'll complete an internship at a beauty salon, beauty center, or wellness institute. If you register now, you'll receive an invitation to an intake afternoon. During this afternoon, you can meet our instructors and future classmates. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
At our Hair & Beauty school salon, we welcome models by appointment throughout the academic year for beauty treatments performed by our students. You'll be guided through the process by our instructors.
Every year, we organize Beauty Week in the week before the Christmas holidays. Students give beauty treatments to clients by appointment. The proceeds from the treatments go to charity.
