Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Newcastle. Classes run at E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre. No previous experience or qualifications are required to start. This full-time, daytime hairdressing course runs over 12 months and covers the practical skills and knowledge you need to work in a salon. You'll study cutting, colouring, styling, and client care.
Who this course is for
If you want to become a junior hairdresser or stylist, this practical course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to get into your first hairdressing job. You'll need creative flair and good manual dexterity, to 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.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll apply colouring and lightening treatments.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using a variety of tools and products.
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 training salon environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, and written or online knowledge tests. 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. E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: assist stylists and carry out basic services in a salon.
Salon stylist: cut, colour, and style clients' hair independently.
Colourist: specialise in colouring and lightening treatments.
Blow-dry technician: focus on finishing and styling services.
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your knowledge of services.
Mobile hairdresser: work independently 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 colouring and cutting work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
Barbering qualifications: broaden your skills to include men's cutting and grooming services.
