Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Wigston. Classes run at NWSLC Wigston Campus. This is a full-time, daytime hairdressing qualification, studied over one year. You'll need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification to get started. The course covers the core skills of women's hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care. A level 2 hairdressing course like this gives you the practical foundation to work in a salon.
Who this course is for
This programme is suitable for school leavers. If you are interested in persuing this course as an adult please get in contact with us.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade D/3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
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 heated tools and dressing techniques.
You'll consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks, with written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. 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. NWSLC Wigston 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 setting
Junior Stylist: assistant role supporting senior stylists
Salon Assistant: client-facing support and basic services
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening
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 take on more complex colouring and cutting work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine work and study while earning in a salon.
