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Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Islington

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a Level 2 NVQ in Hairdressing, or equivalent, to join; all applicants also have an interview and assessment. Over 37 weeks, you'll build on your existing skills in cutting, colouring, styling, and colour correction, and practise on real clients in the college salon. The course also covers hairdressing consultation, anatomy and physiology, and salon health and safety.

Who this course is for

In this course, you will develop the skills you need to creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques such as styling and colouring. You will learn how to provide an effective hairdressing consultation, as well as promote additional services and products to clients.Throughout the course, you will monitor procedures to ensure that the salon operates safely in all areas. You will have plenty of opportunities to practise what you are learning with real customers in our salon, under the guidance of professional beauty experts. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology and will further develop your English skills.

Entry requirements

You will need:Hairdressing - Level 2 NVQ, or equivalentAll applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop creative hair cutting techniques across a range of styles.
  • You'll carry out hair colouring and colour correction services.
  • You'll learn blow-drying, setting, and finishing techniques.
  • You'll conduct professional hairdressing consultations with clients.
  • You'll promote additional services and products to clients.
  • You'll monitor salon procedures to maintain health and safety standards.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology relevant to hairdressing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practice in the college salon, working with real clients under professional supervision. Classroom sessions cover the theory behind each topic, including health and safety, consultation skills, and anatomy. All applicants have an interview and assessment before starting, so the course is planned around where you are. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, in line with the VTCT Level 3 Diploma requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
  • Senior stylist: take on more complex technical work and junior mentoring.
  • Colour technician: specialise in colouring and colour correction services.
  • Salon manager: oversee day-to-day salon operations and staff.
  • Freelance hairdresser: work independently with your own client base.
  • Session stylist: work on photoshoots, fashion shows, or TV productions.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Diploma, you could move into management or specialist study. A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Salon Management covers business and leadership skills for those aiming to run their own salon. You could also pursue specialist courses in advanced colouring, barbering, or trichology. Some graduates go on to assessor qualifications (such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training) to teach hairdressing themselves.

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