Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Campus. You'll study full-time over 36 weeks, covering everything from client consultations and cutting techniques to colouring, perming, and styling. The course includes hands-on practice in the college's own hairdressing salon, plus a period of work experience. You'll need Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above in English or Maths, or equivalent, and all applicants go through an interview and assessment. A strong foundation for anyone looking to start work as a hairdresser.
Who this course is for
This course will help you develop the necessary skills, experience and techniques for you to become a qualified hairdresser. You will learn practical skills for a range of salon activities, from conducting client consultations to cutting and dressing hair. The course will explore how different shampoos and conditioners affect the hair and scalp, and you will study a variety of colouring and lightening products and techniques.You will learn how to work in accordance with health and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of your clients, your colleagues, and yourself. As well as working in the college's own hairdressing salon, you will also have the opportunity to do a period of work experience. You will also work on improving your English and Maths skills.
Entry requirements
You will need:Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above in English or Maths, or equivalentAll applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to conduct client consultations and recommend services or products.
You'll cut hair using a range of basic techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair using a variety of products and methods.
You'll style, dress, and perm hair.
You'll shampoo and condition hair, and understand how different products affect the hair and scalp.
You'll create themed hair images.
You'll apply health and safety procedures to protect clients, colleagues, and yourself.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college's own hairdressing salon alongside classroom study. Assessment is through a combination of practical skills observations and written or portfolio-based work. You'll also complete a period of work experience as part of the course. English and maths are embedded throughout your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
Junior Stylist: support senior stylists in a busy salon environment.
Salon Assistant: assist with client care and day-to-day salon operations.
Colourist: specialise in colouring and lightening treatments.
Freelance Hairdresser: work independently for clients at home or on location.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or salon manager, and often required for higher-level roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: branch into barbering if you want to work across a wider client base.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you later want to teach hairdressing at a college or training centre.
