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

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 Gravesend. Classes run full-time at North Kent College Gravesend, five days a week during the day. The course runs for one year and covers cutting, colouring, styling, and finishing techniques for both women and men. North Kent College Gravesend is one of only 12 Lee Stafford Academies in the UK, so you'll learn exclusive cutting and colouring recipes developed by Lee Stafford alongside Further Education specialists. This women's and men's hairdressing qualification is 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 cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll cut and style men's hair, including barbering techniques.
  • You'll apply colour and lightening treatments safely and accurately.
  • You'll carry out blow-drying and finishing to a professional standard.
  • You'll learn exclusive Lee Stafford styling recipes developed for the Academy programme.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and client care standards used in professional salons.
  • You'll consult with clients and recommend services based on hair type and condition.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment, working on real clients alongside classroom study. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services to industry standards, and written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge for each unit. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Gravesend 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: assistant role while building speed and client base.
  • Colourist: specialising in colour, highlights, and lightening services.
  • Barber: men's cutting and grooming in a barbershop environment.
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your industry knowledge.
  • Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to take on senior stylist roles or work toward salon management.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: a specialist route if you want to focus on men's cutting and grooming.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.

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