Free Level 2 Women's and Men's Hairdressing Course in Hull. Classes run at Wilberforce College, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year training in a professional salon environment, covering cutting, styling, colouring, and client care for both women's and men's hairdressing. The course combines theory with hands-on practice, and you'll need to bring in models to practise services on. Entry requires at least four GCSE grades 9 - 3 (or equivalent), including English and preferably a Science.
Who this course is for
Trained hairdressers are always in demand! This is a one-year course that will provide you with the skills and experience for a fashionable future in the art of hair styling for both men and women. You will be trained in the College’s impressive training salon, where you will learn about the practices of women’s and men’s hairdressing. The course involves learning the theoretical and practical aspects of women’s and men’s hairdressing and you will develop your understanding of the practices and procedures needed to work in the exciting hair industry. You will be working with others and giving and receiving hairdressing services.
Entry requirements
You must have at least four 9-4 grades or equivalent, including English, Maths and preferably a Science.
What you will learn
You'll learn cutting techniques for both women's and men's hair.
You'll practise styling, including blow-drying, setting, and finishing.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills.
You'll study client consultation and care throughout the service.
You'll learn salon procedures, health and safety, and professional standards.
You'll build teamwork and creative skills through practical salon work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical sessions in a professional salon setting. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, and written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll need to bring in models to complete assessed services. Both women's and men's hairdressing techniques are covered across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wilberforce College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange models for practical assessments throughout the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon or barbershop.
Junior stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists.
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations.
Freelance hairdresser: working independently with your own clients.
Colour technician: specialising in colouring and lightening services.
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.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to specialise in men's grooming and barbershop work.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
