Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in York. Classes run at York College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one week and covers the specialist colour skills that hairdressers need to work at a higher technical level. You'll study colour theory, application techniques, and the science behind how colour works on different hair types. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you. The City and Guilds Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians is a recognised hairdressing for colour technicians qualification that employers in the hair industry look for.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced colour application techniques, including tinting, bleaching, and highlighting.
You'll understand the science of hair colour, including how pigment, oxidation, and hair structure interact.
You'll learn to assess hair condition and select appropriate colour products and formulations.
You'll practise corrective colour techniques to address unwanted tones or previous colour work.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to colour services in a salon environment.
You'll develop client consultation skills to plan and communicate colour treatments effectively.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at York College over one week of daytime sessions. You'll be assessed through practical demonstrations of colour techniques and knowledge-based assessments covering colour science and client consultation. Assessment methods follow the City and Guilds specification for this Diploma. York College will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Colour technician: specialist role focusing on all colour services in a salon
Senior hairdresser: leading colour and cutting services for a full client list
Salon manager: overseeing a team and managing day-to-day salon operations
Freelance hairdresser: self-employed colour work for clients at home or on location
Colour educator: training other stylists in colour techniques for a brand or college
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the broader NVQ covering cutting, styling, and management alongside colour, useful if you want a full hairdressing qualification.
Level 4 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing or colour techniques in a college or training setting.
Salon management or business qualifications: worth considering if you're planning to run your own salon.
