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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Loughborough – Main Campus

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Loughborough College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time over one year.

The course is free for some 16 to 18 year old learners. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

You'll build on Level 2 hairdressing skills with advanced techniques in cutting, colouring, and creative styling. You'll also study colour correction, perming, and bridal hair, and work in the training salons as a stylist. The course includes visits to national hair shows and workshops with specialist manufacturers.

You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, plus GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths at grade C or Level 2. You finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Hair Services.

Who this course is for

This full-time programme of study builds on the skills gained at Level 2. You'll learn advanced skills, including advanced cutting, colour correction, and creative colouring techniques, whilst exploring current and emerging trends within the hairdressing industry. Alongside your studies, you’ll work in the training salons as a stylist, giving you the opportunity to enhance and develop your skills whilst building strong interpersonal skills in preparation for industry.

Entry requirements

A Level 2 diploma in Hairdressing, plus GCSE (or Functional Skills) English and Maths at grade C/4 (or Level 2)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques for a range of styles.
  • You'll learn colour correction and creative colouring methods.
  • You'll practise advanced perming and dressing techniques.
  • You'll study creative hairdressing design and styling.
  • You'll learn consultation skills and health and safety in the salon.
  • You'll explore current and emerging trends in the hairdressing industry.
  • You'll gain experience working as a stylist in the training salons.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in the training salons. Workshops with specialist manufacturers and visits to professional hair shows are part of the course. You'll also have the opportunity for work experience placements. Assessment is through a combination of practical skills and knowledge-based work completed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

A kit and uniform are required to work in the salon. A bursary may be available to help with these costs, subject to eligibility. Main Campus will confirm the full kit list before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, cutting and styling in a salon.
  • Colourist, specialising in colour services and correction.
  • Session stylist, working on photoshoots, fashion, or media.
  • Salon manager, overseeing a team and day-to-day operations, usually with further experience.
  • Self-employed stylist, running your own hairdressing business.

What you could study next

  • An apprenticeship in hairdressing, earning while you develop your skills in a salon setting.
  • Short specialist courses in areas such as barbering, extensions, or advanced colour, to broaden your services.
  • A Level 4 qualification in hairdressing or salon management, for those moving into a senior or management role.
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