Riverside Salon
Contemporary hair & beauty salon based at Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale
The Riverside Salon is a professional hair and beauty salon at Hopwood Hall College - open during term times. Located in the centre of Rochdale, we provide high quality treatments without the high price tag. Our salon has a relaxing and comfortable environment where we can pamper and meet your individual needs. All our treatments are carried out professionally by our students using products from b
16/03/2026
β¨ Say Hello to Silky, Frizz-Free Hair! β¨
Available Monday and Fridays with our Level 3 students.
Treat your hair to the ultimate smoothing experience with the Wella Smooth Filler Conditioning Treatment πββοΈ
This powerful treatment is designed to deeply nourish, smooth, and control frizz β leaving hair soft, shiny, and effortlessly manageable.
π Why your hair will love it:
β’ Instantly smooths rough, frizzy strands
β’ Helps fill and strengthen the hair fibre
β’ Improves softness and shine
β’ Makes hair easier to style and manage
β’ Perfect for dry, coarse, or unruly hair
Whether your hair needs hydration, frizz control, or a silky finish, this treatment works to transform dull strands into smooth, healthy-looking hair β¨
π Available now at the salon β This specialist treatment is priced at Β£45. To book call the salon on 01706751106.
12/03/2026
Huge congratulations to our Hair, Make-up, Barbering and Beauty learners today β you made us incredibly proud.
π₯ 1st place β L3 Media Make-up
π₯ 3rd place β L2 Media Make-up
π₯ 3rd place β L1 Hair
π₯ 3rd place β L3 Beauty
A fantastic display of teamwork and professionalism throughout the day. You represented Hopwood Hall to the highest standard.
We are so proud of you all! ππ
βοΈπΈ MANICURE & PEDICURE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE πΈβοΈ
Get your feet ready for the sunshine! Treat yourself to a relaxing pamper session including:
β¨ Soak
β¨ Cuticle work
β¨ Exfoliation
β¨ Massage
β¨ Polish
Appointments start from just Β£12 for manicure and Β£15 for pedicure and are available on various days throughout the week.
Step into sandal season feeling fresh and fabulous π
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π To book your appointment, call the salon on 01706751106
03/03/2026
β¨ MODELS WANTED β¨
Our Level 2 Hairdressing learners are currently looking for models to complete their assessments and gain their qualifications! πββοΈπ
π Availability:
β’ Wednesday β All Day
β’ Thursday β Afternoon
β’ Friday β Morning
π¨ Services available:
β’ Root Colour
β’ Full Head Colour
β’ Semi-Permanent Colour
We proudly use professional products from Wella to ensure beautiful, high-quality results.
π· Root colour appointments are just Β£22 β including a blow dry!
π Please note: A patch test is required at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.
If youβd love to support our learners call us on 01706751106 to book β¨
24/02/2026
π§ββοΈ Kaeso Facial models needed aged 25+ to help our learners complete their assessments: treatments are available today, Wednesday 1-3.30, Thursday all day and Friday.
π€ Treatment includes double cleanse, steam, exfoliation, extractions, massage, mask and a head massage. 45 minutes to relax and give your skin some much needed TLC.
Please call the salon on 01706751106 for bookings.
23/02/2026
β¨ Did you know we stock professional hair & beauty products in the salon? β¨
We sell a carefully selected range from trusted brands including St Tropez, Wella, Kaeso, OPI, Glitterbels and Maskology.
As part of their qualification, our learners are taught how to retail and promote products professionally, giving them real industry-ready skills and confidence for their future careers.
Next time youβre in the salon, have a chat with your stylist or therapist β theyβll be happy to advise you on which products are best suited to your hair, skin, or beauty needs.
23/02/2026
β¨ Weβre Back Open! β¨
Riverside Salon at Hopwood Hall College is now open again following half term, and we canβt wait to welcome you back!
π€ Opening hours:
Monday to Friday | 9:30am β 4:00pm
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Appointments available across various days, depending on which learners are in the salon.
πββοΈ Hair treatments include:
Cutting, styling, colouring & conditioning
πββοΈ Beauty treatments include:
Waxing, facials, massage, manicure, pedicure & eye treatments
π Barbering services include:
Restyles, cutting & fades
π To book or enquire, please contact the salon on 01706 751106.
We look forward to seeing you soon! π
13/02/2026
Please note that the salon is closed today due to an unexpected boiler fault.
Any appointments booked for today will unfortunately be cancelled. The Riverside Salon staff are currently contacting anyone with appointments to let them know.
Please note that due to an unexpected boiler failure, our Rochdale Campus will be closed tomorrow (Friday 13 February).
All in-person classes and events at Rochdale Campus are cancelled. Learners are asked to continue with self-directed study and assignment work.
NB: The crèche facility will remain open as normal.
Our Middleton Campus is unaffected and will be open as usual.
We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide further updates if needed.
21/01/2026
π¨ Creative colour sessions with the Level 3 Hairdressing learners π€© On Monday our stylists got creative exceeding our client expectations. Bold colours and styling to produce some beautiful work ππ» huge well done to our learners who loved this challenge π¨
20/01/2026
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19/01/2026
π If you are new to the page here is a little bit about us: Riverside Salon is located at Hopwood Hall College, St. Maryβs Gate, Rochdale, OL12 6RY.
We offer hair and beauty treatments from student therapist and stylists.
All treatments are assessed for learners to gain their qualifications. It is a real hands on experience helping them enter the industry with confidence.
For all appointments and bookings please always call the salon on 01706751106. Parking is no longer available at college but there are lots of public car parks in close proximity to the salon. We cannot wait to welcome you to Riverside Salon πββοΈ
19/01/2026
π Eye treatments are now available in salon. We are currently needing clients for brow shaping (using tweezers) brow and lash tinting (patch test required for these treatments)
The therapist will perform a consultation and choose a tint shade to suit your requirements. Various appointments during the week, to arrange a time which suits you please call the salon on 01706751106 start your brow journey now.
Tinting is perfect to enhance your brows and lashes, great for special occasions or holidays. π
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St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL126
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 4am |
| Tuesday | 9am - 3:30am |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |