Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Harlow

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Contact Harlow College for more info.

About this course

Level 3 Hair Services Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College. You'll need a Level 2 hairdressing qualification to join. Over one year of full-time daytime hair services classes, you'll develop advanced skills across colouring, bridal hair, creative hairdressing, and product promotion. This level 3 hair services qualification prepares you to work at a senior level in a salon or to run your own business.

Who this course is for

Do you want to be a senior hair stylist, colourist or even run your own hair salon? If you are already working as a hairdresser and have a level 2 qualification, this course is the perfect next step. You can build on the skills you have already gained to become creative and highly skilled in a wide range of hairdressing services, including colour, bridal hair, creative hairdressing and the promotion and selling of products. When you complete this course you will have all the essential skills you need to gain employment or start your own business in the hairdressing industry!

Hairdressing is a dynamic industry with lots of different career opportunities to choose from. Successful people in the industry can take their pick from many top jobs from; preparing models, working on magazines and photo-shoots, in theatre and film, even tending to the rich and famous! The UK hairdressing industry is widely regarded as the best in the world so the opportunities are vast.

Entry requirements

You will need to have successfully achieved a Level 2 hairdressing qualification and have a professional attitude and appearance.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced hair colouring techniques, including creative and corrective colour work.
  • You'll learn bridal and occasion hair styling.
  • You'll practise creative hairdressing for editorial and specialist contexts.
  • You'll build skills in promoting and selling hair products and services.
  • You'll develop the professional standards expected of a senior stylist.

How you will learn

You'll study in a salon-style classroom environment at Harlow College, combining practical hands-on sessions with underpinning knowledge work. Assessment is through practical observations, written assignments, and portfolio evidence demonstrating your skills across the range of hair services covered by the City and Guilds specification.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to budget for a textbook, USB memory stick, stationery, uniform, and a hairdressing kit. Harlow College estimates these costs at approximately £150.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior hairstylist: lead stylist role in a salon
  • Hair colourist: specialist colour services for clients
  • Bridal hair stylist: wedding and occasion hair work
  • Session stylist: editorial, photoshoot, and fashion work
  • Salon manager: overseeing a team and day-to-day operations
  • Self-employed hairdresser: running your own salon or mobile business
  • Theatre and film hair stylist: working on productions and sets

What you could study next

A Level 3 hair services qualification opens the door to further specialist study. You could pursue a Level 4 or higher qualification in hairdressing education if you want to teach. Business and management qualifications are worth considering if running your own salon is the goal. Some stylists go on to complete assessor awards to train junior staff within a salon.

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