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Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Gateshead

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Gateshead. Classes run at Gateshead College Baltic Campus. You'll train in a working commercial salon, serving real paying clients and using industry-standard equipment. The course runs full-time over one year. You'll cover cutting, colouring, styling, and client consultation, with opportunities to work alongside guest stylists and enter competitions. Entry requires a Level 1 NVQ or VRQ in hairdressing, or relevant work experience, plus a portfolio of work.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for those of you wishing to further your hairdressing career. Following on from a Level 1 qualification you will work to our paying customers demonstrating your ability and creativity within our commercial salon environment.

There are opportunities to work with industry specialists, guest stylists and participate in competition work. There is a strong emphasis on team work ethos which is an essential part of the hairdressing culture. As part of your programme you will also be required to attend a one day a week work placement to develop additional skills to further challenge you.

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

NVQ/VRQ Level 1 or relevant work experience.

Required experience

You will need to be able to present a portfolio of work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll apply colouring and lightening treatments to paying clients.
  • You'll practise styling and finishing to professional salon standards.
  • You'll carry out client consultations and recommend services.
  • You'll work as part of a salon team, reflecting professional hairdressing culture.
  • You'll build a portfolio demonstrating your ability and creativity.
  • You'll engage with industry specialists and guest stylists.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practice in a commercial salon environment, working with paying clients. Assessment is practical and portfolio-based. You'll build and present a portfolio of work showing your skills across cutting, colouring, and styling. There is a strong team-working element throughout, reflecting how professional salons operate. Classroom sessions at Gateshead College Baltic Campus support your practical work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring a portfolio of your hairdressing work when you apply. Gateshead College Baltic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon environment.
  • Junior Stylist: assistant role building toward senior stylist positions.
  • Colourist: specialist role focusing on colour and lightening services.
  • Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists while developing your skills.
  • Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed work once you have further experience.

What you could study next

  • City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians: the natural next step if you want to specialise and take on more complex technical work.
  • City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to move into barbering alongside or instead of hairdressing.
  • City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Barbering: a higher-level barbering qualification for those who progress through Level 2 Barbering.
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