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Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Croydon – Croydon College

CostContact the provider
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. Fees may apply, though you may be eligible for fee remission.

The course covers a wide range of hairdressing skills. You'll learn client consultation, cutting, colouring, and lightening techniques. Units also cover perming, shampooing, conditioning, and salon reception duties. Health and safety runs throughout. You'll take part in work experience to build your industry knowledge.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to develop your practical skills across a broad range of women's hairdressing services while building the professional and employability skills needed for a successful career in the hairdressing industry. As part of your studies, you will also be expected to take part in relevant work experience to gain valuable insight into the workplace and develop your industry knowledge.

You will cover a wide range of topics, including health and safety, client consultation, shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp, promoting products and services, cutting women's hair, colouring and lightening techniques, perming and neutralising hair, and salon reception duties. Throughout the course, you will develop confidence in delivering professional salon services, communicating effectively with clients, and working to industry standards.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including, English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. Mature applicants may be considered on relevant experience without having the required entry requirements. However, an interview and a maths and English assessment will always be required.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair needs.
  • You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
  • You'll develop cutting techniques for women's hair.
  • You'll apply colouring and lightening techniques.
  • You'll carry out perming and neutralising services.
  • You'll promote products and services in a salon setting.
  • You'll handle salon reception duties professionally.
  • You'll follow health and safety standards throughout your work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Croydon College. Teaching covers both hands-on skills and the knowledge behind each service. You'll be assessed through practical observations and written assignments. Work experience is also part of the course, giving you time in a real salon setting.

What you will need to bring

Croydon College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon assistant, supports stylists and clients in a busy salon.
  • Junior hairdresser, carries out services under senior supervision.
  • Hairdresser, delivers a full range of women's hairdressing services.
  • Mobile hairdresser, works independently visiting clients at home.
  • Salon receptionist, manages bookings and client care at the front desk.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing, the next step toward working as a fully qualified stylist.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
  • Barbering qualification at Level 2 or Level 3, if you want to extend your skills to men's hair services.
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