Free Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing Course in Birmingham. Classes run at University College Birmingham, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build practical skills in cutting, colouring, styling, shampooing, and conditioning. Training takes place in the college's commercial salon facilities, giving you hands-on experience alongside your studies. Work experience placements are included. This ladies hairdressing qualification opens doors to salon work, freelance styling, and roles in spas, resorts, and specialist studios.
Who this course is for
Want to cut it as a professional hairdresser? Discover all the essentials you need to succeed in this sector on our Hairdressing college course. If you love following the latest fashions, trends and styles and want to learn how to make people look and feel their best, this course will lay the foundations for you to thrive. Learning different techniques over two levels of study, you will cover practical skills such as cutting, colouring, styling, shampooing and conditioning, while you will also have the chance to take part in competitions. Your training will take place in our superb commercial salons on campus, while you will also have the opportunity to apply your learning to the real world through work experience placements. A broad range of roles are open to you upon completing this course, from working in salons or high street businesses to luxury spas and resorts, as well as specialised roles in photographic studios and hair clinics. You will also gain the skills and knowhow for branching out on your own as a freelance hair stylist.
Entry requirements
Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll practise cutting techniques on a range of hair types and styles.
You'll learn colouring and highlighting methods used in professional salons.
You'll develop styling skills including blow-drying, setting, and finishing.
You'll carry out shampooing and conditioning treatments.
You'll learn reception and client consultation skills.
You'll apply your skills in a commercial salon environment.
You'll have the opportunity to enter hairdressing competitions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in training and commercial salon facilities on campus. Assessment is through practical demonstrations, observations, and portfolio work. Work experience placements are included in the course, giving you the chance to apply your skills in a professional setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Salon stylist: cut, colour, and style clients in a hair salon.
Freelance hair stylist: work independently on your own client base.
Spa or resort hairdresser: work in a luxury hospitality setting.
High street hairdresser: work in a busy commercial salon environment.
Photographic studio hair stylist: style hair for shoots and productions.
Hair clinic technician: specialist role in hair and scalp treatments.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work at a senior or supervisory level in a salon, and the qualification many employers expect of experienced stylists.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications: broaden your skills to work with male clients and expand your client base.
