Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time over one year. This course builds on Level 2 hairdressing skills, taking you into advanced cutting, colour correction, creative colouring, and styling techniques. You'll also study current trends and work in the training salons as a stylist. Entry requires a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing plus GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths at grade C/4 or Level 2. A free hairdressing course for adults who are ready to move into professional-level work.
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 hair types and styles.
You'll practise advanced colouring, including creative colouring and colour correction.
You'll apply advanced techniques in creative styling and dressing hair.
You'll learn advanced perming techniques.
You'll explore current and emerging trends in the hairdressing industry.
You'll develop consultation skills and creative hairdressing design skills.
You'll study health and safety in a salon environment.
You'll gain practical experience working as a stylist in the training salons.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practice in the training salons. The course includes visits to national hair shows, professional colouring and colour correction workshops, product workshops, and bridal hair workshops. You'll also benefit from demonstrations by specialist manufacturers and opportunities for work experience. A kit and uniform are required for salon work; a bursary may be available subject to eligibility.
What you will need to bring
A kit and uniform are required to work in the training salons. A bursary is available to help with these costs, subject to eligibility. Contact Main Campus for details before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon as a qualified stylist.
Session stylist: work on photoshoots, fashion, or media projects.
Colourist: specialise in colour services and correction.
Salon manager: move into running a salon team over time.
Self-employed stylist: set up your own hairdressing business.
What you could study next
Hairdressing Apprenticeship: apply your Level 3 skills in a paid workplace setting and work toward further industry recognition.
Short specialist courses: deepen expertise in areas such as barbering, extensions, or advanced colour.
Level 4 units in colour correction are already introduced at this level, so further specialist study is a natural next step for those wanting to focus on technical colour work.
