Welcome to AIRADS College – School of Cosmetology (Beauty & Hairdressing)

Accredited TVET Institution | Hands-on Training | Market-Ready Skills

AIRADS College is a fully accredited TVET institution dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality, and affordable training tailored for the Hair and Beauty Industry.

Our School of Cosmetology offers specialized programs in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing, carefully designed to equip you with the professional skills and competitive edge needed for success in today’s vibrant beauty industry.

Why Choose AIRADS College?

💇‍♀️ State-of-the-Art Salons & Hairdressing Workshops
Get real-world experience in our modern, fully equipped training labs and salons.

🎓 Comprehensive Curriculum
From facial treatments and skin care to advanced hair coloring techniques, you’ll master the full spectrum of cosmetology services.

🌍 Career-Ready Skills
Cosmetology is one of the most marketable vocational courses—offering you opportunities as a hairstylist, beauty therapist, nail technician, skincare expert, and more.

🖌️ Customized Hair Colouring Classes
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to perfect your color technique—from blondes to brunettes and bold coppers—our world-class educators will help you reach your full potential.

What You’ll Learn

Hairdressing & styling
Beauty therapy & skincare
Nail technology
Professional makeup application
Hair coloring and treatments
Customer care & salon management

Programs Available:

Artisan Courses
Certificate Courses
Diploma Courses

No matter your background or skill level, AIRADS College has a program to support your career dreams.

Join us today and be guaranteed of the best competency based training as per TVETA Acts and policies. Below are of the courses offered at African Institute of Research and Development Studies-AIRADS College.

SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN, BEAUTY AND HAIRDRESSING
1. Hairdressing and Plaiting
2. Beauty Therapy
3. Cosmetology (Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing)
4. Barbering
5. Nail Technology
6. Massage/ Reflexology
7. Lash Tinting & Perming technology

8.Fashion Design

9.Dress Making and Tailoring

HOW TO APPLY

1. Call/SMS, WHATSAPP, to any of the following admissions lines. ELDORETCampus-0715-696-979, NAKURU Campus – 0711-488-302, KERICHO Campus- 0729-976-885, KISUMU Campus- 0715-505-262, BUNGOMA Campus- 0715-771-316
2. Apply online on our website www.airads.ac.ke
3. Use Facebook inbox (Messenger)
4. Visit our ELDORET Town Campus –Located at Institute Plaza 3rd Floor- Oloo Street, Next to KPLC Commercial Office.- Eldoret Town
5. Visit our KERICHO Town campus located ACK BUSINESS PARK Building -2ND Floor Along Kericho –Nakuru Highway, Next to Ndege Chai Buliding –Keircho Town
6. Visit our NAKURU Town Campus located at TradeWorld Buidling 2nd Floor, Opposite Prestige Mall, along – Kijabe Row – Nakuru CBD
7. Visit our KISUMU CITY Campus located at TOM Mboya Estate- Next to Marrie Stoppes,
8. Visit our BUNGOMA Town Campus located at College House – 3rd Floor – Opposite Bungoma Main Stage- Bungoma Town
9. Visit our LODWAR TOWN Campus Located at AIC Building –Opposite –Tilak Hardware-Lodwar Town

COURSE NAME	MINIMUM QUALIFICATION	EXAM BODY	DURATION
CERTIFICATE IN HAIR DRESSING (GRADE I,III,III)	D-	NITA	6 MONTHS PER GRADE
CERTIFICATE IN BEAUTY THERAPY(GRADE I,III,III)	D-	NITA	6 MONTHS PER GRADE
CERTIFICATE IN NAIL TECHNOLOGY(GRADE I,III,III)	D-	NITA	6 MONTHS PER GRADE
CERTIFICATE IN HAIR DRESSING	D	KNEC	1 YEAR
CERTIFICATE IN BEAUTY THERAPY	D	KNEC	1 YEAR
DIPLOMA IN HAIR DRESSING &BEAUTY THERAPY	CERT/C-	NITA	6 MONTHS