Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, full-time during the day. Over two years, you'll build the practical and technical skills needed to work as a hairdresser. The course covers women's hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A free hairdressing course for adults and career-starters alike, this is a solid route into the industry.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and effectively
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair
You'll consult with clients and identify their needs
You'll use and maintain salon tools and equipment correctly
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and other finishing methods
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks to the required standard, and written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course. Full-time daytime attendance at Strode College means you progress through both skills and knowledge steadily across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College 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 colouring and lightening services
Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed mobile or home-based work
Salon Receptionist: client-facing role using your industry knowledge
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 technical work. Many salons look for Level 3 for senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
City and Guilds Level 3 in Barbering: broadens your skills into men's cutting and grooming services.
