Beauty and personal care is one of Kenya’s fastest-growing service industries, and Sensei’s Cosmetology Department produces job-ready professionals who can launch their own beauty business from day one.
Our courses cover the full spectrum of beauty and hair services, foundational hairdressing, beauty therapy and specialist offerings like massage, dreadlocks, braiding, barbering, hair colouring and nail technology. Courses are practical from day one, with students working on clients in a supervised salon environment under the guidance of industry-experienced instructors.
| Course | Duration | Fee | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty & Hairdressing Combined | 9 Months | KES 8,000 / month + KES 5,000 training kit per term | ID / School Certificate |
| Beauty Therapy (Standard) | 3 Months | KES 8,000 / month + KES 5,000 training kit per term | ID / School Certificate |
| Beauty Therapy (Premium) | 6 Months | KES 8,000 / month + KES 5,000 training kit per term | ID / School Certificate |
| Hairdressing (Standard) | 3 Months | KES 8,000 / month + KES 5,000 training kit per term | ID / School Certificate |
| Hairdressing (Premium) | 6 Months | KES 8,000 / month + KES 5,000 training kit per term | ID / School Certificate |
| Nail Technology — Full Course (Manicure & Pedicure) | 3 Months | KES 8,000 / month | ID / School Certificate |
| Nail Short Course | 1 Month | KES 15,000 | ID / School Certificate |
| Massage | 3 Months | KES 15,000 / month | ID / School Certificate |
| Braiding | 1 Month | KES 15,000 | ID / School Certificate |
| Barbering (Short Course) | 1 Month | KES 15,000 | ID / School Certificate |
| Barbering (Standard) | 3 Months | KES 8,000 / month | ID / School Certificate |
| Hair Colouring | 1 Month | KES 15,000 | ID / School Certificate |
| Dreadlocks | 3 Months | KES 15,000 / month | ID / School Certificate |
| Facial Specialist | 1 Month | KES 15,000 | ID / School Certificate |
National ID or School Certificate. No prior beauty experience required.
Nakuru Campus (Barnabas Centre, Pipeline Road) | Kitengela Campus (Milimani Estate, Sensei Area)
Boarding (food & accommodation): Training kit fee (KES 5,000 per term) covers consumable products used during practical sessions for Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing courses. Boarding: KES 8,000/month (food & accommodation included).
First week of every month (4th–8th).
Documents needed: 2 photocopies of National ID + 4 passport photos. Boarding students should carry personal effects (blankets, bed sheets, toiletries, plates, cup & spoon).
Boarding (food & accommodation): Training kit fee (KES 5,000 per term) covers consumable products used during practical sessions for Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing courses. Boarding: KES 8,000/month (food & accommodation included).
Yes, you can pay in instalments. Fees can be paid via M-Pesa (Paybill No: 247247, using your ACC NO: 0310260756005) or at the campus directly. After an M-Pesa payment, forward the confirmation SMS to 0729891301 (Nakuru Campus) or 0717-951055 (Kitengela Campus)
