Free Level 2 Women's and Men's Hairdressing Course in Grimsby. Evening classes run at Grimsby Institute, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This women's and men's hairdressing course covers cutting, colouring, and styling techniques for a range of clients. You'll also learn salon skills including client consultation and hair and scalp analysis. The course runs over approximately nine months part-time. A City and Guilds qualification, it gives you a recognised women's and men's hairdressing qualification to take into the job market.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/hair-and-beauty/
What you will learn
You'll learn to cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll learn to cut and style men's hair, including barbering basics.
You'll carry out colouring and lightening services safely and accurately.
You'll perform scalp and hair analysis to advise clients on suitable treatments.
You'll develop client consultation skills to understand and meet client needs.
You'll apply health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll learn to use and maintain professional hairdressing tools and equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Grimsby Institute, working on real clients and models. Assessment includes practical observations of your hairdressing skills and written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course, demonstrating your competence across cutting, colouring, and styling services.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon environment.
Junior Stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists.
Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations and client care.
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening services.
Mobile Hairdresser: working independently visiting clients at home.
Barber: with further training, focusing on men's cutting and styling.
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 colouring and technical work.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to specialise in men's hair and cutting.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing skills to others in the future.
