Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Centre. You'll study full-time over 36 weeks, building practical skills in cutting, styling, and client care through workshops, theory classes, and hands-on salon experience. Entry requires a Level 1 hairdressing qualification or relevant industry experience, plus maths and English at grade 4 or above, a reference, and a successful interview and initial assessment. This free hairdressing course covers the techniques and customer service skills you need to work in a salon.
Who this course is for
Our hair, beauty and holistic therapy courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Champney's, Dermalogica, Aqua-Sana, Centre Parcs and Wella.The opportunity to help run Hart Salon, working with real, paying customersVisits to businesses and major events such as Salon International, Pro Hair Live, Baber UK, Victoria & Albert Museum and Professional Beauty ShowWorkshops including hair extension workshops, Wella London workshop, The Henna Mehadi workshop and Stone Therapy workshop.Course content includes client consultation and health and safety, shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp, cutting techniques, colouring and lightening the hair, styling and dressing hair, historical influences and customer service.You will hone relevant workplace skills such as building a rapport with others, dealing with clients, wider communication and commercial skills and problem-solving
Entry requirements
NVQ level 1 in hairdressing Relevant industry experience e.g. working as a commercial stylistA successful interview and initial assessment and professional or school reference.
What you will learn
You'll practise basic and advanced cutting techniques on real clients
You'll learn shampooing, conditioning, and hair treatment methods
You'll develop styling skills including blow-drying and finishing
You'll carry out client consultations and manage appointments
You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment
You'll build customer service skills used daily in professional hairdressing
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshops in a salon setting, theory classes, and work placements. Assessment includes hands-on practical tasks and written or theory elements. You'll work with paying clients as part of your training, putting techniques into practice in a realistic salon environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Centre 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 styling role in a hair salon
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with clients
Colour Technician: specialising in colouring and tinting services
Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed work for private clients
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to take on more complex colour work, advanced cutting, and senior stylist roles. Many salons look for Level 3 when hiring qualified stylists.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine work and study, earning while you build your skills in a salon.
