Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College – Duke Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Hairdressing-Level-2-Diploma

What you will learn

  • 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.

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