Free Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. You'll need GCSE grade 4 in four subjects, with at least one in English or Maths. Over one year, you'll cover haircuts, colouring effects, and styling techniques that reflect current trends. Lessons take place in a professional salon environment, where you practise on training heads before moving on to client services. This ladies hairdressing qualification is a solid foundation for working in a salon.
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 create a variety of haircuts using current techniques.
You'll apply colouring effects and understand how to achieve different results.
You'll practise styling techniques in line with current trends and fashions.
You'll develop skills on training heads in preparation for real client services.
You'll work in a professional commercial salon environment.
You'll research and investigate trends to inform your work.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a professional commercial salon setting at Truro College. Practical sessions let you build skills on training heads before working with clients. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and observations that reflect real salon work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out haircuts, colouring, and styling to a professional standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro 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 setting.
Junior Stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists.
Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations.
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and toning services.
Freelance Hairdresser: working independently with your own clients.
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. A Level 3 NVQ is also the qualification needed for a VTCT-recognised advanced practitioner role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
