Free Level 2 Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Women's and Men's Hairdressing Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time during the day, over one year. This women's and men's hairdressing qualification is delivered through the Lee Stafford Academy, one of only 12 in the UK, where you'll learn cutting-edge techniques developed by Lee Stafford alongside Further Education specialists. You'll cover cutting, colouring, styling, and barbering skills across both women's and men's hairdressing. The level 2 women's and men's hairdressing classes give you a strong foundation for salon work.

Who this course is for

This is the only Lee Stafford Academy in Kent and South East London, and one of only 12 across the UK.

Why study at the Lee Stafford Academy?

Not just a celebrity endorsement, the training programme has been developed by Lee himself with Further Education specialists, to train not only the students, but also our own experienced hair and barbering staff.

Students will learn specially designed ‘recipes’ which are unique to Lee Stafford Academies, reflecting some of the most cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the UK, by receive training in up to 21 fundamental skills and techniques.

These skills can be tested in National competitions with other Lee Stafford Academy students in FE Colleges across the UK during the academic year.

Students enrolling on this programme will spend a minimum of 3 sessions a week in our modern well equipped hairdressing salons. You will be taught by vocational lecturers who have worked, or are currently working, in the hairdressing industry they therefore have a wide and current experience of the industries needs and trends. Salon skills are supported by underpinning theory knowledge.

The Diploma in Hairdressing has a number of mandatory units including health and safety, consultation, shampooing and conditioning, cutting, colouring and styling hair. It also has a number of optional units for you to choose from. Your lecturer will guide you when making this choice.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise cutting techniques for women's and men's hair
  • You'll learn colouring and lightening methods used in professional salons
  • You'll develop styling skills including blow-drying, setting, and finishing
  • You'll study barbering techniques as part of the men's hairdressing element
  • You'll learn signature 'recipes' unique to the Lee Stafford Academy programme
  • You'll understand salon hygiene, health and safety, and client care
  • You'll build knowledge of hair and scalp conditions

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, classroom-based theory, and observation of professional techniques. Assessment combines practical demonstrations, written assignments, and ongoing observation by your tutor. You'll be assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the year, with evidence gathered in a portfolio alongside practical assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford 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
  • Colourist: specialising in colour and lightening treatments
  • Barber: men's cutting and grooming in a barbershop
  • Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
  • Mobile hairdresser: working independently with private clients

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming for a senior stylist or salon manager role, and the qualification many employers expect for unsupervised practice.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to specialise in men's grooming and cutting.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing in the future.

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