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Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day, over 34 weeks. You'll develop advanced colouring, cutting, and perming techniques, working on real clients in a salon environment once you've built your skills. The course covers colour correction, creative colouring, creative cutting, and creative perming, with practical lessons alongside theory. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification with equivalent English and Maths.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll practise colour correction to fix and adjust previous colour treatments.
  • You'll apply creative colouring techniques including a variety of advanced methods.
  • You'll develop creative cutting skills for fashion-forward styles.
  • You'll carry out creative perming techniques.
  • You'll deliver hairdressing services to clients in a salon setting.
  • You'll take part in shows and competitions to develop your skills under pressure.

How you will learn

Learning combines practical salon sessions with theory classes. In practical lessons, you'll work in a salon environment and carry out hairdressing services on clients once you've reached the required level. Assessment is continuous throughout the course, giving you the chance to improve as you go. It takes a range of forms, including practical assessments and online tests.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a hairdressing top-up kit and uniform, which costs approximately £150. John Ruskin College will confirm the full details of what to bring before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser working in a salon.
  • Colourist: specialist role focusing on colour services and correction.
  • Hairdressing stylist: delivering cuts, styling, and treatments for clients.
  • Session stylist: working on photoshoots, fashion shows, or TV and film.
  • Salon manager: leading a team and running day-to-day salon operations.
  • Self-employed hairdresser: running your own mobile or chair-rental business.

What you could study next

A Foundation Degree or HND in Hairdressing or a related subject can take your skills to a higher level and open doors to education, management, or specialist roles. A Higher Apprenticeship in Hairdressing is another route, combining work and study. Some hairdressers go on to train as assessors or educators, passing their skills on to the next generation.

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