Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Bristol. Classes run at Reflections Training Academy Bristol. This full-time daytime hairdressing course covers the core skills of women's hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client consultation. There are no entry requirements. The course runs over 7 months, giving you time to build practical technique alongside salon knowledge. It's a City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification, recognised by salons across the industry.
Who this course is for
This course will suit you if you are 16-19 and just starting out in hairdressing or have some knowledge and basic skills from working under supervision such as a salon junior. Suitable for young learners and adults, it will give you the foundations to begin or advance your career in women's hairdressing. You'll need creative flair, good manual dexterity, great communication skills and a desire to work with the general public in a professional manner.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn cutting techniques for a range of women's hair styles.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tinting and highlights.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing techniques.
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll develop client consultation skills, including identifying hair and scalp conditions.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a salon environment.
You'll learn how to style and dress hair using a variety of tools and products.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon training environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, with written or online tests covering 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. Reflections Training Academy Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a women's salon
Junior stylist: entry-level role assisting qualified stylists
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colour technician: specialising in colouring and lightening services
Freelance hairdresser: self-employed mobile or chair-rental work
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers wanting to take on more complex cuts, colour work, and senior stylist roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training academy.
Barbering qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3: if you want to extend your skills to men's cutting and styling.
