Free Level 2 Women’s Hairdressing Course in Saint Helens – St Helens College

CostFREE
Duration400 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Women's Hairdressing Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. This women's hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work in a salon: cutting, colouring, styling, and client care. The course runs for around 400 hours, giving you time to build your technique at a manageable pace. A free women's hairdressing course for adults looking to enter the industry or formalise their skills.

Who this course is for

This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Women's Hairdressing

Entry requirements

Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses

What you will learn

  • You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques, including graduation and layering.
  • You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting services.
  • You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and setting methods.
  • You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
  • You'll consult with clients and assess hair and scalp conditions.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at St Helens College. Assessment includes practical observations of your technique, written or online knowledge tests, and client consultation records. You'll be assessed against the VTCT standards throughout the course, not just at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Helens 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 role assisting senior stylists
  • Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
  • Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and highlighting services
  • Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
  • Blow-Dry Bar Technician: styling-focused role in a specialist salon

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a qualified stylist and take on more complex cutting and colouring services independently.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
  • Level 2 Barbering Certificate: broaden your skills to include men's hairdressing services.

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