National Institute of Beauty

Beauty and hairdressing training at the National Institute of Beauty

The National Institute of Beauty (NIB) is an Australian beauty and hairdressing training institute that offers online courses and, to a limited extent, in-person courses. The centre presents itself as the result of the merger of Beauty Courses Online and Beleco Academy, and states that it has more than 16 years of experience training students in beauty skills and helping them set up their own businesses.

Its stated purpose is for students to acquire new beauty skills with which they can generate income as soon as possible. For this reason, teaching is delivered predominantly online, which according to the organisation makes it possible to do so quickly and more affordably than traditional or TAFE training. The company maintains that its instructors guide students from zero to a professional level within weeks.

Range of beauty, nail, lash and makeup courses

The catalogue covers most areas of hairdressing and beauty, with new courses continuously in development. The courses advertised include:

• Relaxation Massage
• Lash Tinting & Perming
• Facials
• Microneedling
• Manicure & Pedicure
• Face & Body Waxing
• Microblading, online and in-person
• Cosmetic Tattoo
• Eyelash Extensions
• Hair Extensions
• Beauty Therapy
• Makeup
• Hairdressing
• Soft Gel Nails
• Nail Technology
• Acrygel
• Spray Tanning

The offering allows students to specialise in a single service, such as nails, lashes or microblading, or to complete the full Beauty Therapy course in order to provide more services. The website also mentions accredited courses.

Methodology: mobile app and video feedback

The institute bases its method on learning systems developed over decades of experience. It includes its own mobile app and video feedback technology, with which trainers respond to the student's work. According to the organisation, this live video system aims to simulate the feeling of having the instructor by your side throughout the entire process.

The centre states that it offers student support seven days a week so that students can progress quickly, and maintains that this video feedback system is faster than that of other schools. Upon obtaining the certificate, the student is, in the institution's words, ready to work in a salon or to start their own business and generate income with their new skills.

Lifetime access and refresher training

Training does not end with certification: the National Institute of Beauty offers lifetime access to its courses, along with refresher training, so that students can continue to develop professionally. The organisation notes that support continues indefinitely and that students can contact the centre if they encounter difficulties at any time.

The curriculum is reviewed as the industry evolves, with specialised and advanced courses for those who wish to master specific areas, from traditional beauty therapy to niche services.

Teaching team and facilities

The team is made up of qualified trainers accredited by the government, with decades of experience in the hairdressing and beauty industry. Karen Harrington is listed as founder and head trainer. The team of trainers includes Bianca Frost (hair, nails and beauty), Helene Glover (hair, makeup and nails), Clare Saunders (hair, nails and beauty), Jade Fenton (hairdressing and hair extensions) and Gai Harrington (nails and lash extensions).

The institute has training rooms equipped with up-to-date technology and equipment, which it uses for the in-person options.

Course consultation and enrolment

The centre offers interested parties a no-obligation course consultation, in which a student enrolment adviser contacts the person at a time that suits them to explain the course content, prices and payment plans in detail. Enrolment can also be started directly through the website.