Free Level 2 Women's Hairdressing Course in Mansfield. Classes run at West Notts College one day a week, making it manageable alongside other commitments. Over 25 weeks, you'll cover health and safety, client consultation, shampooing and conditioning, cutting women's hair, dressing hair, and colour and lightening techniques. Practical training takes place in a working commercial salon, so you're working with real clients from early on. Entry requires at least a Level 1 Functional Skills in English or equivalent.
Who this course is for
This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a hairdresser/stylist including the mandatory units which includes working in the hair industry, health and safety, client consultation, shampoo and conditioning hair, cutting women's hair and the art of dressing hair. Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of health and safety, client consultation, products, tools and equipment. You will also develop a range of technical skills enabling you to effectively consult with clients, shampoo and condition and cut and finish their hair, and interpersonal skills which will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a Level 1 Functional Skills in English, or equivalent. If you cannot find your certificates, please speak to us as we will also consider previous qualifications and experience.
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
You'll carry out client consultations for a range of hair services.
You'll shampoo and condition hair and scalp to a professional standard.
You'll cut women's hair using industry techniques.
You'll dress and finish hair to a professional standard.
You'll apply colour and lightening techniques.
You'll develop communication and customer service skills for working with clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in a commercial salon open to the public. Assessment is through practical observations, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your knowledge of products, tools, and equipment. Classes are small, with one day per week attendance over 25 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College 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 styling role in a hair salon.
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with client services.
Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed mobile or home-based work.
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 take on more complex colouring, cutting, and styling work, and move toward a senior stylist role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing in the future.
Level 2 or 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications: broaden your skills into skincare, nails, or complementary therapies.
