Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. You'll spend a full year building the practical skills employers look for in a salon. The course covers shampooing and conditioning, client consultations, semi-permanent and temporary colour, and health and safety in the hair industry. It's a strong starting point if you're thinking about how to become a hairdresser. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 2 hairdressing qualification is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
If you are intersted in a career as a hairdresser, our Level 2 Diploma is a programme designed to help develop the skills and knowledge required in this industry. With us, you'll learn how to be effective when shampooing and conditioning hair, provide a good consultation service for your clients, colour hair using semi and temporary colour and develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the hair industry.
You'll learn how to shampoo and condition hair correctly for different hair types.
You'll develop client consultation skills, including assessing hair and scalp condition.
You'll apply semi-permanent and temporary colour treatments.
You'll practise cutting and styling techniques used in professional salons.
You'll build a working knowledge of health and safety in the hair industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at the college. Assessment is a mix of practical observation and knowledge-based tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out treatments to a professional standard, as well as your understanding of the theory behind each technique.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street 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 qualified stylists
Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colour Technician: specialising in hair colouring services
Freelance Hairdresser: working independently with your own clients
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward senior stylist roles and a broader range of cutting and colouring techniques.
Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing: deepens your skills and opens doors to supervisory or self-employed work.
Barbering qualifications: if you want to add men's cutting to your skill set.