Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, to enrol. The course runs full-time during the day and takes one year to complete. You'll learn the core skills needed to work as a hairdresser, from cutting and colouring to client consultation. This is a City and Guilds hairdressing qualification.
Who this course is for
Passionate 16 – 18-year-old’s who want a career in the Health and Beauty industry.
Entry requirements
3 GCSE at grade 3 or above to include English or Maths.
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 plan services to suit their needs.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll develop skills in blow-drying and setting hair.
You'll learn how to use and maintain professional hairdressing tools and equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Leeds City College Printworks Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations of your hairdressing skills and written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Printworks Campus 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
Mobile Hairdresser: working independently with home-visit clients
Barber: with additional barbering training and experience
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or salon manager. Level 3 opens doors to more advanced technical work and supervisory roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to expand into men's grooming and barbering services.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): earn while you learn in a working salon environment.
