Nicola Roberts 'To Study Beauty At College'

Nicola Roberts is planning to study at beauty college say fresh reports, now Girls Aloud are taking a year off to concentrate on their own individual projects.

The singer already has her own cosmetics range (Dainty Doll) and is said to be taking on the studies to help improve the brand.

"Nicola is serious about her beauty range and doesn't want to put her name to anything she's not 100 per cent sure of." A source is quoted telling the Daily Mirror.

"She wants to know the ins and outs of everything, which is why she's looking into doing a course."

"The range started off as a bit of fun for the TV show 'Passions of Girls Aloud' but now she's focused on making Dainty Doll work. If that means going back to school to learn about the business, then she's prepared to do it."

Nicola isn't the only Girls Aloud singer who is making the most of their time off. Cheryl and Nadine and recording solo albums, while Nicole and Sarah are hoping to further their acting careers.