Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Stafford. Classes run at E.Quality Training Stafford 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 learn cutting, colouring, styling, and client care. The course suits anyone who enjoys hands-on, creative work and wants to build a career in hair.
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 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 heated tools and dressing techniques.
You'll consult with clients to understand their needs and recommend services.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll learn how to set and dress hair.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon training environment, supported by classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to the required standard, alongside 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 Stafford Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: assist senior stylists in a salon
Salon stylist: carry out cuts, colours, and styling independently
Colourist: specialise in hair colouring and highlighting services
Blow-dry bar technician: focus on finishing and styling
Mobile hairdresser: offer services directly to clients at home
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your industry knowledge
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'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
Barbering qualifications: a related route if you want to expand into men's grooming and cutting.
