Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Uxbridge College Hayes Campus. This course is for Level 2 qualified hairdressers who want to develop advanced colouring skills and progress their career in the hairdressing industry. You'll study full-time over 34 weeks, covering the specialist techniques and knowledge that colour technicians need. The hairdressing for colour technicians classes combine practical salon work with underpinning theory.
Who this course is for
This course is for L2 qualified hairdressers wishing to progress & develop new skills to enable you to succeed in your career in the hairdressing industry.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced hair colouring techniques, including tinting, bleaching, and toning.
You'll learn how to analyse hair and scalp condition before colour services.
You'll apply colour correction techniques to address previous colour treatments.
You'll understand the science behind colour, including how products interact with different hair types.
You'll practise client consultation skills specific to colour services.
You'll follow health, safety, and salon hygiene standards throughout all practical work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor will watch you carry out colour services to industry standards, and written or online tests to check your technical knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Uxbridge College Hayes Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Colour technician: specialise in colouring services in a salon
Senior hairdresser: take on more complex client work and junior supervision
Salon stylist: offer a full range of hair services including colour
Freelance colourist: work independently with your own client base
Session colourist: work on photoshoots, fashion shows, or TV and film sets
Salon manager: move into running a salon team once you have experience
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills beyond colour into cutting and styling, and supports a VTCT or City and Guilds skilled-worker qualification.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine work-based learning with further qualifications while earning.
