Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, with daytime sessions spread across one year at a manageable part-time pace. You'll cover the core skills of women's hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client consultation. Entry requirements vary, so you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 learn how to cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tints and highlights.
You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll develop blow-drying and setting techniques.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene in a salon environment.
You'll learn how to use and maintain professional hairdressing tools and equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Strode College, working on models and mannequins to build your technique. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, alongside 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. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon providing cuts, colour, and styling
Junior stylist: assist senior stylists while building your client base
Salon assistant: support day-to-day salon operations and client care
Freelance hairdresser: work independently on a mobile or self-employed basis
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and lightening 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 technical work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications: a City and Guilds Level 2 in Barbering broadens your skills to include men's cutting and grooming.
