Free Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College. You'll study full-time during the day, covering haircuts, colouring effects, and styling techniques in line with current trends. Lessons take place in a professional salon environment, where you'll practise on training heads before working with clients. The course runs for one year. To apply, you'll need GCSE grade 4 in four subjects, with at least one in English or Maths.
Who this course is for
In this course you will learn the basics of Hairdressing and build the foundations of a successful Hairdressing career with topics including how to create a variety of haircuts, colouring effects, and styling techniques in line with current trends and fashions.
Lessons will be held in a professional commercial salon environment where students will practice new skills on training heads in preparation for client services. Students will be provided with opportunities to research and investigate the history of hairdressing and the importance it plays in todays hair fashions. Students will discover the importance of English and Maths and the important role they play in the industry from timing services, mixing and measuring chemicals, reading manufacturers instructions and so on. Students will learn to adapt communication techniques to meet a variety of social and cultural needs.
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 4 in four subjects with at least one of these in English or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll learn to create a variety of haircuts for different client needs.
You'll develop colouring techniques, including highlights and tints.
You'll practise styling methods that reflect current trends and fashions.
You'll build skills working on training heads in a salon setting.
You'll gain experience delivering services to real clients.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan their hair services.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a professional commercial salon environment at Penwith College. Practical skills are developed on training heads before you progress to client work. Assessment is through practical observations, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out hairdressing services to industry standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. Work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
Junior stylist. Support senior stylists in a busy salon environment.
Salon assistant. Assist with client services and day-to-day salon tasks.
Mobile hairdresser. Offer hairdressing services at clients' homes.
Colour technician. Specialise in colouring and highlighting services.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step if you want to work as a qualified stylist and take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Opens the door to teaching hairdressing if you want to move into a training or assessor role.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Broadens your skills to include barbering services alongside ladies hairdressing.
