Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Birmingham. Evening hairdressing classes run at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing, or equivalent skills and experience, plus GCSE grade 4 or above in English or Maths (or Level 1 Functional Skills in English). The course covers cutting, styling, colouring, perming, and client consultation, with hands-on practice in a salon environment. It takes one year part-time.
Who this course is for
Take the next step in your hairdressing career with this comprehensive Level 2 Diploma. This course equips you with essential skills and techniques for professional hairstyling, including cutting, styling, finishing colouring, and perming. You�ll also learn about client consultation, including how to engage with clients and recommend products. You will also be exposed to practicalities of working in a busy salon environment, preparing you for an exciting career in the hairdressing industry.
Entry requirements
To enrol on this course, you should have already completed a Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing or possess equivalent skills and experience. A genuine passion for hairdressing, creativity, and strong communication skills are essential for success. You should also hold at least one GCSE at grade 4 (or above) in Engli
What you will learn
You'll cut hair using a range of professional techniques.
You'll style and finish hair to salon standards.
You'll apply colouring and perming treatments.
You'll carry out client consultations and recommend products.
You'll work with live models using salon-standard equipment.
You'll develop the practical skills needed in a busy salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment, working with live models and professional equipment. Theory is covered in classroom-based lessons. Teaching methods include tutor demonstrations, group work, and individual practice. Evening classes run part-time over one year at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a hair kit, which costs approximately £200 (subject to change) and includes a uniform top. Equipment is ordered during enrolment. South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm the details when you sign up.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior stylist: assist senior stylists in a salon setting.
Salon assistant: support day-to-day salon operations.
Mobile hairdresser: visit clients at home, work independently.
Freelance stylist: take on clients on a self-employed basis.
Sole trader: run your own hairdressing business.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the natural next step if you want to take on more complex colour work, advanced cutting techniques, and senior stylist roles.
NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing: a work-based route that can support progression toward a more senior position in a salon.
