Free Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College. You'll train in professionally run commercial salons, working with real clients to develop your skills in women's and men's hairdressing. The course runs full-time over one year, with daytime classes. You can also attend an annual trade show trip, complete a work placement, and take part in a Creative Hair Show. Entry requires three GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification with maths and English at Level 1.
Who this course is for
On this study programme, you will be taught in a real working environment, learning in The Zone’s professionally run commercial salons, where you will implement services to develop your skills in women’s and men’s hairdressing. You can learn outside the College as well, gaining inspiration and knowledge from going on annual trade show trip, work placement and show your own innovation and skill by participating in our dynamic Annual Creative Hair Show.
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and English Language, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and English Language at Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and highlight hair, including tinting and bleaching services.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using heated tools and dressing techniques.
You'll learn men's hairdressing services alongside the core women's programme.
You'll develop client consultation skills and salon communication.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practice in commercial training salons, working with real clients. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services to the required standard. You'll also complete written assignments and knowledge tests. Work placement and participation in the Annual Creative Hair Show form part of your programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a high street or independent salon.
Junior stylist: entry-level salon role while building your client base.
Colourist: specialist role focusing on colour, highlights, and toning.
Salon assistant: support role covering washing, conditioning, and styling.
Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home.
Barber: men's cutting and grooming, building on the men's hairdressing units.
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 colour and cutting work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: a route into specialist men's grooming and barbershop work.
