Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle. This full-time daytime hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and accurately
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp
You'll style and finish hair using heated tools and dressing techniques
You'll consult with clients and identify their needs
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment, working on models and developing hands-on technique alongside your classmates. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services, with written questions to check your knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle 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 colour and lightening services
Blow-dry technician: focusing on styling and finishing services
Mobile hairdresser: working independently with home-visit clients
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a qualified senior stylist or take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills to include barbering techniques alongside your hairdressing qualification.
