Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre. No previous experience or qualifications are required to start. Over 12 months of full-time daytime study, you'll build practical skills in cutting, colouring, and styling women's hair. This level 2 hairdressing qualification covers the technical knowledge and hands-on techniques employers look for in a junior stylist. It's a strong foundation for your first hairdressing job.
Who this course is for
If you want to become a junior hairdresser or stylist, this practical course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to get into your first hairdressing job. You'll need creative flair and good manual dexterity, to be a good communicator and have a desire to work with the general public in a professional manner.
Entry requirements
No previous experience or qualifications required.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using tools such as blow dryers and straighteners.
You'll consult with clients to understand their needs and recommend services.
You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon-style training environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: entry-level salon role cutting and styling hair.
Salon assistant: supporting stylists and building client-facing experience.
Colourist assistant: focusing on tinting, highlights, and colour services.
Mobile hairdresser: working independently visiting clients at home.
Blow-dry bar stylist: specialising in finishing and styling services.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or take on more complex colour and cutting work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
Barbering qualifications: if you want to extend your skills to men's hair services.
