Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College. Daytime sessions make it possible to study around other commitments. This level 2 hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser, from cutting and colouring to client consultation. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the course is the right level for you. The course runs to 400 hours of study. This is a VTCT-awarded hairdressing course, and one of the most direct routes into salon work.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Diploma in Hairdressing Studies
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut hair using a range of techniques for different styles.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tints and highlights.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing to a professional standard.
You'll carry out client consultations and identify the right services for each client.
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a salon environment.
You'll develop the professional skills needed to work with clients confidently.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at St Helens College, 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. St Helens College 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 lightening services
Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed mobile or home-based work
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills into men's grooming and barbering.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing in the future.
