Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus, full-time during the day. This level 2 hairdressing qualification covers cutting, colouring, styling, client consultation, and salon health and safety. You'll train in a salon environment using professional products. The course takes one year. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 3/D in maths and English, a Hairdressing Level 1 Diploma with Level 1 maths and English, or equivalent. Note: you'll need to buy salon wear, an equipment kit, textbooks, and consumables at enrolment.
Who this course is for
This course will prepare you for a career in hairdressing and to develop and practise the skills required for employment or further study.
Entry requirements
GCSEs at grade three/grade D in maths and English, or Hairdressing Level 1 Diploma plus maths and English at level one, or equivalent successful attendance at interview event you will be required to purchase salon wear, equipment kit, textbooks and consumables
What you will learn
You'll follow health and safety practices in a salon environment.
You'll carry out client consultations for a range of hair services.
You'll shampoo and condition hair and scalp correctly.
You'll cut women's hair using professional techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair.
You'll cut and style men's hair.
You'll dress hair and learn how the hair industry operates.
You'll promote products and services to salon clients.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through practical assignments, portfolio work, online exams, and observed performance. Classes are classroom and salon based, giving you hands-on practice alongside written and online assessment. Your portfolio will build evidence of your skills throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase salon wear, an equipment kit, textbooks, and consumables at enrolment. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm the full list and costs 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 lightening techniques
Barber: with further Level 3 barbering training
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified stylist or take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: for those who want to specialise in men's hair and barbering techniques.
Both routes open doors to senior stylist roles and, in time, salon management or self-employment.
