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Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Leicester – Leicester College Freemen’s Park Campus – Part-time

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP1360.00. Material Fee: GBP120.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, part-time on weekday evenings over 36 weeks. No previous hairdressing experience is needed. You'll cover cutting, colouring, styling, perming, and scalp treatments, alongside health and safety and promoting salon services. The course is for learners aged 19 or over. Entry requires a reference and evidence of strong attendance in college or work. A City and Guilds Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification, this leads to work as a junior stylist.

Who this course is for

The qualification aims to provide you with a range of technical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to progress on to the level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.

You don�t need any previous knowledge or experience to start this qualification and it will suit anyone who wants to learn all of the technical skills and knowledge needed to work as a junior stylist providing basic hairdressing services. In today�s market, cutting, colouring, and styling are key skills and this is evidenced in the increase of salon businesses opening up.

This course is designed for 19+ students only.

An interview and literacy test will be carried out to assess your communication skills.

Entry requirements

This is a part time adult evening course for learners 19+ Standard entry to the course will need a reference and evidence of attendance of 90% and above in college or the workplace

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of hairdressing and barbering.
  • You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair and scalp.
  • You'll develop cutting skills using a variety of techniques.
  • You'll learn how to colour hair.
  • You'll study styling, setting, and finishing hair.
  • You'll cover perming techniques.
  • You'll learn how to promote salon products and services.
  • You'll take part in competition work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical tasks. Theoretical aspects of hairdressing are studied and then applied directly to practical work. Assessment covers both your technical skills and your knowledge of the subject. Classes are delivered in person at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus.

What you will need to bring

The provider lists a material fee of £120 and kit costs as to be confirmed. Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus will confirm the specific kit list and uniform requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior stylist: provide basic hairdressing services in a salon
  • Salon assistant: support senior stylists with client services
  • Colourist assistant: assist with colouring treatments under supervision
  • Shampoo technician: specialist role in larger or high-volume salons
  • Self-employed hairdresser: work toward running your own clients once qualified at Level 3

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the natural next step after this qualification. It builds on your Level 2 skills and prepares you to work as a fully qualified stylist. The provider specifically names this as the intended progression route.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing: an alternative route recognised by salons for skilled-worker roles, often completed alongside employment.
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