Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in York. Classes run at York College. This is a full-time, daytime hairdressing qualification studied over one year. You'll cover the core skills professional hairdressers use every day, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the level is right for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. The City and Guilds Diploma in Women's Hairdressing is a recognised hairdressing certificate that prepares you for salon work.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll learn to cut hair using a range of techniques, including graduation and layering.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tints and highlights.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing to create a variety of styles.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll study the science behind hair and scalp conditions.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards used in professional salons.
You'll learn to shampoo, condition, and treat the hair and scalp.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at York College, working on models and developing hands-on technique. Classroom-based study covers the underpinning knowledge behind each skill. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you work, with written or online knowledge tests. 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. York 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 salon role while building experience
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with clients
Colourist: specialising in colour services for clients
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
Barber: with additional barbering training
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work at a senior or supervisory level, covering advanced cutting, colouring, and styling.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills into barbering services.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine work and study in a paid salon role.
