Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College. The course runs part-time during the day over 33 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques as part of this City and Guilds level 3 hairdressing qualification. An initial assessment confirms the course is the right fit and helps plan your learning. These hairdressing classes build the technical skills employers look for in a qualified hairdresser.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of advanced techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including highlights and toning.
You'll carry out chemical treatments such as perming and relaxing.
You'll consult with clients and recommend services based on hair and scalp analysis.
You'll style and dress hair using heated tools and finishing products.
You'll apply health, safety, and salon hygiene standards in a professional setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services to industry standards, with written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon as a qualified stylist
Salon junior or stylist: entry-level role building client experience
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and highlighting services
Freelance hairdresser: work independently or mobile
Salon manager: progress into team leadership with experience
Session stylist: work on photoshoots, TV, or fashion events
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that can support a senior stylist role or further professional recognition.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications (Level 2 or 3): broaden your skills to include men's cutting and barbering services.
