Level 2 Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing Course in Bridlington

CostFREE
Duration298 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Women's and Men's Hairdressing Course in Bridlington. Classes run full-time at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. This women's and men's hairdressing qualification covers cutting, colouring, and styling techniques for both male and female clients. You'll study daytime, five days a week, over around 10 months. It's a City and Guilds level 2 women's and men's hairdressing classes route that takes you from the basics through to salon-ready skills.

Who this course is for

School leavers

Entry requirements

https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll cut and style men's hair, including clipper and scissor work.
  • You'll apply colour and lightening treatments safely.
  • You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
  • You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and setting methods.
  • You'll consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a training salon, working on models and fellow students. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the units. Some units are assessed by City and Guilds external assessors.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington Campus 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 salon
  • Junior Stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists
  • Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
  • Barber: men's cutting and grooming in a barbershop
  • Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed, visiting clients at home
  • Colour Technician: specialising in colouring and lightening services

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified stylist and take on more complex colour and technical work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: for those who want to specialise in men's grooming and barbering techniques.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing in the future.

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