Cost�2000.00 You will be required to wear a uniform and purchase your own kit for the year which will cost approximately �260. You will also have the opportunity to visit professional shows, training days and conferences which may incur additional costs.
Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Hastings. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, with daytime attendance over one year. To join, you'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, including English or maths at grade 3, or successful completion of a Level 1 hairdressing course. You'll learn cutting, colouring, perming, and styling, alongside the anatomy of hair and product mixing. Practical work takes place in a commercial salon, where you'll advise and work with paying clients. You'll also build a portfolio of your own styles, cuts, and colours.
Who this course is for
Our Level 2 Hairdressing course will teach you all the base skills you need to start your hairdressing career. You will learn how to cut, colour, perm, and style hair, while learning the anatomy of hair and how to mix products for hair colouring correctly.
Entry requirements
Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll cut hair using a range of techniques for different styles
You'll colour hair and learn how to mix colouring products correctly
You'll perm and style hair to a professional standard
You'll shampoo, condition, and dry hair for clients
You'll learn the anatomy of hair and how it affects treatments
You'll consult with paying clients and advise on suitable services
You'll build a portfolio of your own styles, cuts, and colours
How you will learn
Assessment combines practical tasks, coursework, and exams. Practical assessments are carried out on paying clients in the college's commercial salons. Essential knowledge is covered through project research, case studies, and written assessments. You'll also complete online exams. By the end of the course you'll have a portfolio of your work.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase your own kit for the year, which costs approximately £260, and wear a uniform. There may also be optional costs for professional shows, training days, and conferences. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm the full details of what you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. Work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
Stylist. Specialise in creative cuts and colour work for clients.
Salon assistant. Support senior stylists in a busy salon environment.
Session stylist. Work on photoshoots, TV, or media productions.
What you could study next
Level 3 Hairdressing Diploma. The next step if you want to develop advanced techniques and take on more senior salon roles.
Barbering qualification. A related route if you want to work with male clients and short hair cutting.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship. Combine paid work in a salon with further study toward a recognised qualification.
