Free Level 2 Diploma Hairdressing Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at Positive Approach Academy for Hair. You'll need to be working in a salon for at least 30 hours a week to enrol. No previous experience or qualifications are required. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills to work to current industry standards, from cutting and colouring to client consultation. This is a full-time, daytime diploma hairdressing course that takes 24 months to complete.
Who this course is for
If you are currently working or want to become a apprentice hairdresser or stylist, this practical course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to operate to current hairdressing industry standards. You should have creative flair and good manual dexterity, be a good communicator and have a desire to work with the general public in a professional manner.
Entry requirements
No previous experience or qualifications required. You'll need to be employed in a salon for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
What you will learn
You'll develop cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
You'll learn colouring and lightening services, including toning and correction.
You'll practise styling and finishing, including blow-drying and setting.
You'll carry out scalp and hair treatments.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp condition.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll develop the professional communication skills needed to work with clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on training in a salon environment, supported by classroom-based sessions at Positive Approach Academy for Hair. Assessment combines observed practical work, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Because you need to be employed in a salon for at least 30 hours a week, much of your learning happens in a real working context alongside your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Positive Approach Academy for Hair will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon
Junior stylist: entry-level styling role in a hair salon
Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists with clients
Colourist: specialising in colour, toning, and lightening services
Freelance hairdresser: self-employed mobile or chair-rental work
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to take on more complex technical work and move toward a senior stylist role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: worth considering if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: an option if you want to extend your skills into barbering services.
