Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £696 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day, over one year. To join, you'll need a Level 1 hairdressing qualification and GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. The course covers the core skills of women's hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care. It's a focused, full-time route that takes you from qualified beginner to job-ready.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
Entry requirements
Level 1 hairdressing qualification and GCSE maths and English at C/4.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and other finishing methods.
You'll consult with clients and identify their needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Chesterfield College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, with written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon setting.
Junior stylist: assistant role while building experience post-qualification.
Salon junior: client-facing support role in a busy salon.
Colour technician: specialist role focusing on colouring and highlighting services.
Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work 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 take on more complex cutting and colouring work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
Barbering qualifications: a City and Guilds Level 2 in Barbering broadens your skills to include men's cutting and styling.
