Free Level 2 Diploma Hairdressing Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College. This full-time, daytime course takes one year and covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser. You'll study cutting, colouring, styling, and client care, building the practical and technical knowledge that salons look for. The level 2 diploma hairdressing classes are delivered in a salon environment, giving you hands-on experience throughout the year. Entry requirements vary, so contact Strode College directly for details.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of techniques for different hair types.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting, highlighting, and bleaching.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll consult with clients, assess their needs, and recommend services.
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and setting techniques.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon setting.
You'll understand hair and scalp structure and how products affect them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom study. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to the required standard. You'll also complete written assignments and knowledge tests. A portfolio of evidence supports your practical assessments throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a high street or independent salon.
Junior Stylist: entry-level styling role while building experience.
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with clients and services.
Colourist: specialising in colour, highlights, and toning treatments.
Barber: with additional barbering training, work in a barber shop.
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed, visiting clients at home.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or salon manager. Level 3 opens doors to more advanced technical work and supervisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: broaden your skills to cover barbering services alongside hairdressing.
