Build Your Future in Beauty
Practical Beauty Training. Professional Skills. Endless Possibilities.
Explore professional training pathways in hairdressing, natural hair, protective styling, nail technology and beauty care. Develop practical skills, grow your creativity and prepare to pursue opportunities in the beauty industry.
Practical Beauty Education, Built on Real Salon Experience
Viva Trends Beauty College combines practical skills, professional standards, creativity and entrepreneurship — giving students the confidence and competence to build a real career in beauty. Our training is grounded in years of professional salon experience at Viva Trends Salon & Spa, with a signature specialisation in natural hair care and protective styling.
Explore Our Courses
18 professional courses across comprehensive programmes, professional skills courses and short masterclasses.
DiplomaDiploma in Hairdressing & Barbering
A comprehensive programme covering hairdressing fundamentals, styling, colouring, treatments and barbering — building career-ready salon professionals.
DiplomaDiploma in Cosmetology
Our most comprehensive programme — combining hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail technology and barbering into one integrated qualification.
DiplomaDiploma in Beauty Therapy & Nail Technology
A focused comprehensive programme covering beauty therapy, skincare and full nail technology — ideal for spa and nail salon careers.
SignatureProfessionalNatural Hair Care & Styling
Our signature specialisation — comprehensive training in natural hair care, moisture management, twists, twist-outs, protective styling and healthy hair practices.
SignatureProfessionalProfessional Braiding & Protective Styling
Our strongest differentiator — advanced training in cornrows, stitch braids, knotless, Fulani, box and boho braids, twists, crochet and faux locs.
ProfessionalNail Technology
Professional training in manicure, pedicure, acrylics, gel polish, nail extensions and nail art — building job-ready nail technician skills.
ProfessionalBeauty Therapy & Skincare
Professional training in skin analysis, facials, waxing, body care and spa fundamentals — building confident beauty therapy practitioners.
ProfessionalProfessional Makeup Artistry
Comprehensive makeup training — from skin preparation and complexion matching to contouring, eye makeup, bridal looks and portfolio building.
ProfessionalBarbering
Professional barbering training — clipper techniques, haircutting, beard grooming, finishing and equipment care for the modern barber.
ProfessionalSalon Management & Beauty Entrepreneurship
A distinctive Viva Trends offering — practical business training for salon owners and beauty entrepreneurs, covering pricing, marketing, branding and finance.
Short CourseProfessional Cornrows & Stitch Braiding
An intensive workshop in cornrows and stitch braiding — from basic straight-backs to creative geometric patterns.
Short CourseKnotless, Fulani & Boho Braiding
A focused masterclass in the most popular braiding trends — knotless braids, Fulani braids and boho braids.
Short CourseTwo-Strand Twists & Mini Twists
A focused workshop in two-strand twists, mini twists and twist-outs — our signature natural hair specialisation.
Short CourseCrochet & Faux Locs
An intensive workshop in crochet braiding and faux loc installation — two versatile protective styles.
Short CourseSilk Press & Thermal Styling
A focused masterclass in silk press and thermal styling — achieving sleek, healthy results on natural hair.
Short CourseAcrylic Nails & Nail Art
An intensive workshop in acrylic nail application, extensions and creative nail art.
Short CourseProfessional Makeup Masterclass
An intensive makeup masterclass — from flawless base to bridal and editorial looks.
Short CourseSalon Social Media Marketing
A practical workshop in social media marketing for beauty businesses — Instagram, TikTok, content and client attraction.
Natural Hair Care & Protective Styling
Our signature specialisation is built on Viva Trends' reputation as Nairobi's go-to salon for natural hair and braids. We offer dedicated training in cornrows, stitch braiding, knotless braids, Fulani braids, twists, crochet styles, faux locs, healthy hair care and silk press techniques — drawing directly on our real salon experience.
Why Viva Trends?
Practical, Skills-Focused Training
Hands-on training on mannequins and real clients in a working salon environment.
Natural Hair Specialisation
Our signature strength — healthy hair practices, braiding and protective styling.
Comprehensive Course Portfolio
Hairdressing, natural hair, nails, beauty therapy, makeup, barbering and entrepreneurship.
Professional Standards
Proper sanitation, client safety and professional standards built into every course.
Beauty Entrepreneurship
Business skills, social media marketing and personal branding for salon owners.
Competitive, Transparent Fees
Fees priced competitively against comparable Nairobi colleges, with no hidden charges.
How to Apply
Our admissions process is simple and supportive. Enquire today and take the first step towards your beauty career.
Explore Our Courses
Browse our course catalogue and find the programme that fits your career goals.
Choose Your Programme
Review the course details, duration, fees and entry requirements.
Submit an Enquiry
Fill in the admissions enquiry form or message us on WhatsApp.
Speak to Admissions
Our admissions team will contact you to discuss your course, intake and enrolment.
Complete Registration
Confirm your place, complete registration and begin your beauty training.
Transparent, Competitive Fees
Our fees are priced competitively against comparable Nairobi beauty colleges, with no hidden charges. Instalment payment plans are available for longer courses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer 18 professional courses across three programme levels: comprehensive diploma programmes (Hairdressing & Barbering, Cosmetology, Beauty Therapy & Nail Technology), professional skills courses (Natural Hair Care, Braiding, Nail Technology, Beauty Therapy, Makeup, Barbering, Salon Management) and short courses & masterclasses (Cornrows, Knotless/Fulani/Boho Braiding, Twists, Crochet & Faux Locs, Silk Press, Acrylic Nails, Makeup Masterclass, Social Media Marketing).
Get in Touch
Have questions about our courses, fees or intake dates? Reach out — our admissions team is ready to help you plan your beauty career journey.
Standard Building, 3rd Floor, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi CBD, Kenya
0704 761 390
Your Beauty Career Starts With a Skill
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