Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Reflections Training Academy. This full-time daytime hairdressing course runs for 7 months and covers the core skills of women's hairdressing. You'll work toward a City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification, learning cutting, colouring, and styling techniques. There are no entry requirements, so you can start without previous qualifications. A level 2 hairdressing certificate opens the door to salon work as a qualified hairdresser.
Who this course is for
This course will suit you if you are 16-19 and just starting out in hairdressing or have some knowledge and basic skills from working under supervision such as a salon junior. Suitable for young learners and adults, it will give you the foundations to begin or advance your career in women's hairdressing. You'll need creative flair, good manual dexterity, great communication skills and a desire to work with the general public in a professional manner.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn cutting techniques for a range of women's hair styles.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tinting and highlights.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing techniques.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess hair and scalp condition.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll develop shampooing, conditioning, and scalp massage techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon training environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, and written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. 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. Reflections Training Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a women's salon
Junior stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Freelance hairdresser: self-employed mobile or home-based work
Colour technician: specialising in colouring and highlighting services
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to take on more complex work and senior stylist roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching hairdressing.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills into men's grooming and barbering services.
