Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Blackburn

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College. You'll need a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification, industry experience, and an English qualification to join. Over one year of full-time daytime hairdressing classes, you'll develop specialist skills in creative cutting, colouring, and styling to a commercial standard. You'll train in the college's on-campus salon, working with professional brands including Wella, Olaplex, and Kerastraight. This level 3 hairdressing qualification meets the standard employers expect from working hairdressers.

Who this course is for

This Level 3 Hairdressing course will enable you to be at the level industry requires from their hairdressers, by learning specialist skills and techniques in creative cutting, colouring, styling hair to a commercial standard.

You will benefit from working in our commercial Hair & Beauty Salon, Academy, located on campus, which mirrors a real high street salon environment. You will work with the industry leading brands of Wella, Kerastraight, Olaplex and be guided by our tutors who have a wealth of industry experience, skills and knowledge. You will be introduced to a wide range of skills that you will acquire over the year learning specialist skills and creative techniques to a commercial standard.

You will also have the opportunity of a 30 day work placement within a commercial salon, giving you great experience to boost your CV.

In addition you will take part in enrichment trips in particular attending Salon International, where you will view new techniques and gain tips from the best hairdressers in the industry by watching their seminars and shows. Plus you can get up to speed with all the latest hairdressing and styling products.

Entry requirements

You will need to have a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing.

Industry Experience.

English Qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced creative cutting techniques to a commercial standard.
  • You'll learn specialist colouring methods using professional salon products.
  • You'll practise styling and finishing hair for a range of client looks.
  • You'll work with industry brands including Wella, Kerastraight, and Olaplex.
  • You'll build experience working in a commercial salon environment on campus.
  • You'll learn how to meet the technical standards the industry expects from qualified hairdressers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in Blackburn College's on-campus salon, which operates as a commercial environment. Classroom-based teaching covers the technical and creative knowledge behind each skill. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, reflecting the standards set by City and Guilds for the Diploma in Women's Hairdressing.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn 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.
  • Senior Stylist: leading client consultations and complex colour work.
  • Colourist: specialist role focusing on colour services.
  • Salon Manager: overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations.
  • Session Stylist: working on photoshoots, fashion, or media productions.
  • Self-employed Hairdresser: running your own mobile or chair-rental business.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that supports applications for senior stylist roles and further professional recognition.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching hairdressing in a college or training centre.
  • Barbering qualifications: a natural step if you want to extend your skills to barbering services alongside hairdressing.

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