Joanna Lancaster

My career within the beauty and aesthetics industry started in 1985 and I have since had a varied and exciting career in all aspects of the industry. This includes working within beauty salons and health spas, as well as working for Estee Lauder and Clarins. In 1995 I started my teaching career in Further Education at Dudley College, moving on to Handsworth and Solihull College teaching Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies from Level 1 to Level 3. During this time I also ran my own beauty/spa business within a hotel in Solihull. In 2006 I joined University College Birmingham and studied for my DTLLS through Worcester University whilst teaching Further Education courses in beauty therapy and spa therapies. I then moved into Higher Education in 2013.

I have taught across broad spectrum of modules within the Beauty Therapy Management and Spa Management programmes, and most recently, in Aesthetics on the Aesthetic Practitioner Programme.

I attained a postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetics, Branding and Promotion in 2018, which has further enhanced my skills and experience to support students studying at University College Birmingham.

FdA BA Aesthetic Practitioner

Chemical Peeling Theory and Practice

Aesthetic Technologies in Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation

Electrotherapy in Aesthetics

Advancements in Technologies

Clinical Aesthetic Procedures

Aesthetic Business Operations