Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This is a full-time daytime hairdressing qualification, covering the skills you need to work as a hairdresser. The course runs to 600 hours of study. You'll work toward a City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification, covering women's hairdressing techniques from cutting and colouring to styling and finishing. Entry requirements are available on request; the centre will confirm what you need before you apply.
Who this course is for
Women's Hairdressing L2 Dip E&T (Adult Progressors Only) (GVB00AAAL2 25/26LA) is based in the Hairdressing department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
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 and products.
You'll consult with clients to identify their needs and hair type.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Lowestoft Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, and written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. City and Guilds sets the assessment requirements for this Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft 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 highlighting
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed, visiting clients at home
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work at senior stylist level and gain a wider CSCS-equivalent industry card.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications: a City and Guilds Level 2 in Barbering broadens your skills to work with male clients.
