Why choose Ellisons?

Established in 1930, we are the UK’s leading supplier to hair and beauty professionals, colleges and spas, providing a selection of trusted, innovative brands, professional training and exceptional service to businesses all over the world.

Dedicated, experienced team

Your team at Ellisons includes Business Account Managers covering the UK, dedicated office team to support orders and queries, qualified beauty therapists and sourcing specialists. This valuable expertise and experience enables us to support you in providing students the best start to their professional careers.

Educational procurement

Ellisons are proud to be one of the top-ranking companies for the supplier of hair and beauty kits and consumables for colleges across the UK. The tender process for each of these educational procurement bodies not only includes scoring for best pricing, but also considers other factors such a sustainability, waste management and ethical employment.

Exclusive discounts and pricing

From powder free gloves and hair tints to cosmetic face pads and professional lash tints, we have competitive prices on a wide range of beauty and hair essentials to help you stretch your budget further. We’re proud to be your one-stop shop, offering everything you need to keep your college fully stocked and lessons running smoothly.

Training and commercial refits

You can depend on our years of experience advising on new builds, upgrades and new spaces within your hair and beauty department. Together with
our furniture and equipment partners, we have the expertise to make sure you receive the highest standards of advice and support, ensuring your designs are practical, training friendly, safe and stylish.

Award scheme

As a thank you for choosing Ellisons as your college partner, we have a loyalty scheme which is awarded each January. This allows you to purchase items that will either benefit and enhance your students learning, or contribute towards continued personal development opportunities for your lecturers. Contact us via the form below for more details on Scotland colleges.

“We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional support we receive from Ellisons Wholesalers. Their commitment to the hair and beauty education sector is second to none, and they have become an invaluable partner to our college over the years. Ellisons consistently go above and beyond to ensure our students and staff have everything they need to succeed."

Debra Carr, New College Durham

“Learning Curve Group has been working with Ellisons for many years, and they consistently deliver outstanding service and high-quality products. Ellisons has become an essential partner in supporting our delivery of high-quality training, and wouldn't hesistate to recommend them to any other education provider looking for a trusted professional supplier."

Emma Woodall, Learning Curve Group

"Working with Ellisons has been an absolute pleasure. Their customer service is consistently prompt, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. Every order arrives on time and beautifully packaged, with great care taken to ensure product quality. Whether I have a quick question or need help choosing the right items, the team always goes the extra mile."

Linda Miller, Resource Supervisor, West College Scotland

"The student kits supplied by Ellisons have consistently met our expectations in terms of quality, reliability, and value. From essential tools to professional grade products, every item supports our curriculum and helps students build confidence in their practical skills. What truly sets Ellisons apart is their exceptional customer service and ongoing support."

Newham College London, Hair and Beauty Department