Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Sheerness. Classes run at Sheppey College, part-time during the day, over 43 weeks. You'll learn cutting, colouring, plaiting, and client care, practising on paying clients in the college's salon. The pace works well if you're fitting study around other commitments. You'll cover shampoo and product knowledge alongside hands-on technical skills, building the practical ability needed to work in a salon.
Who this course is for
Learn the key skills needed to work as a qualified hairdresser in this course focusing on Women’s Hairdressing.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut and style women's hair using professional techniques.
You'll learn how to colour hair, including the effects of different products.
You'll learn how to plait and finish hair to a salon standard.
You'll learn how to choose the right shampoo and care products for different hair types.
You'll learn how to deliver client consultations and provide professional client care.
You'll practise on paying clients in an industry-standard salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in Sheppey College's commercial salon, working on real clients with professional equipment and products. Classroom sessions cover underpinning knowledge such as product effects and hair science. Assessment is through observed practical work and knowledge-based tasks, in line with the City and Guilds specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sheppey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: entry-level salon role after completing the course.
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience.
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a high street or independent salon.
Self-employed stylist: work for yourself once you have experience.
Blow-dry bar technician: specialist role in blow-dry and finish services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to take on more complex colouring, cutting, and styling techniques, and move into a senior stylist role.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): combine work and study in a paid salon role, continuing to develop your skills on the job.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills into men's grooming and barbering services.
