Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This is a focused route into hairdressing, covering the core skills employers look for. The course runs for 432 hours in total. You'll work toward a City and Guilds hairdressing qualification that is recognised across the industry. A free hairdressing course for adults and career-starters alike, it covers cutting, styling, colouring, and client care.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tinting and highlighting.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing to a professional standard.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a salon environment.
You'll develop skills in shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at the college. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to a set standard. You'll also complete written or online knowledge tests. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale 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.
Freelance Hairdresser. Self-employed work visiting clients at home.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers aiming to work at senior or stylist level, covering advanced cutting, colouring, and client management.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3. If you want to extend your skills to men's hairdressing and barbering services.
