Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll cover the core skills of women's hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care. The course runs to around 422 hours of part-time study. A level 2 hairdressing qualification opens the door to salon work across the UK. This is a recognised free hairdressing course for adults returning to work or starting out in the industry.
Who this course is for
For details about VTCT DIPLOMA IN WOMENS HAIRDRESSING - LEVEL 2, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut women's hair using a range of techniques
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing styles
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair
You'll understand scalp and hair structure and how to keep both healthy
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and treat the hair and scalp
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Exeter College, building hands-on skills alongside underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, written or online knowledge tests, and ongoing work assessed by your tutor. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter 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
Junior stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening services
Mobile hairdresser: working independently visiting clients at home
Blow-dry bar stylist: fast-paced styling in a specialist bar setting
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified stylist and take on more complex cutting and colouring work
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching hairdressing
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills to include men's cutting and grooming services
