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Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Southampton – Totton College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Southampton. Daytime hairdressing classes run at Totton College, with hands-on training in the Opus Salon using professional equipment. You'll develop core skills in cutting, colouring, perming, and treatments, working with real clients from early in the course. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level. The course takes one year and covers everything you need for a level 2 hairdressing qualification. A strong foundation for working in a salon or taking your training further.

Who this course is for

This course will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the fundamental skills – including colouring, perming, cutting and treatments – that are essential for a nationally recognised qualification in hairdressing. You’ll be taught in our state-of-the-art Opus Salon, with specialist equipment and reception area, enabling you to gain valuable experience with real clients. As part of the course, students are able to get involved in a range of extra-curricular activities and community projects, including Totton Carnival.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll develop colouring and lightening skills using salon-standard products.
  • You'll practise perming and chemical treatments.
  • You'll learn shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
  • You'll work with paying clients to commercial salon standards.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a professional salon environment.
  • You'll use specialist salon equipment and learn how a working salon operates.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a working salon environment, supported by classroom-based theory. Assessment is ongoing and includes practical observations, where you demonstrate skills on clients, alongside written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year. Daytime attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Totton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a high street salon.
  • Junior stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists.
  • Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations and clients.
  • Colourist assistant: supporting colour technicians with treatments.
  • Mobile hairdresser: working independently with your own client base.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified stylist and take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing: deepens technical skills and prepares you for senior or supervisory salon roles.
  • Barbering qualifications: if you want to extend your skills to men's cutting and grooming.
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