Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course runs over 40 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a steady pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core techniques of women's hairdressing, from cutting and styling to colouring and salon services. This is a City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification, recognised by employers across the industry.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques including graduation and layering.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting services.
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying, setting, and dressing techniques.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll consult with clients and assess hair and scalp conditions before services.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll develop professional salon behaviours, including client care and communication.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines observed practical tasks, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. City College Plymouth will confirm the specific assessment schedule before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon
Junior stylist: entry-level role assisting senior stylists
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and highlighting services
Blow-dry bar stylist: focused styling and finishing role
Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to take on more complex services and work toward senior stylist roles. Many salons expect Level 3 for unsupervised work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
Barbering qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3: broaden your skills to include men's cutting and styling services.
