The beauty industry has always been one of the most creative and rewarding fields to work in. What has changed in recent years is the way people learn the skills to enter it. Instead of sitting in a classroom or travelling to a college every week, thousands of people are now qualifying through online beauty therapy courses. These courses combine accredited qualifications with the flexibility of studying from home, opening the door to careers that once felt out of reach.

This guide explains what online beauty therapy courses are, what you can expect to learn, how long they take, how much they cost, and why more and more people across the UK are choosing this route into the beauty profession.