Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Croydon. Evening hairdressing classes run at John Ruskin College on Tuesday evenings, 5pm to 8pm, so you can fit study around your week. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 Hairdressing course before joining. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers cutting, shampooing, conditioning, styling, and client consultation. Optional units include colouring and lightening hair. It prepares you to work as a junior hairdresser or stylist.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
Successful completion of Level 1 Hairdressing course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll practise shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp.
You'll develop skills in dressing and styling hair.
You'll carry out client consultations for hair services.
You'll follow health and safety practice in a salon environment.
You'll learn how to work professionally within the hair industry.
You'll explore optional units covering colouring, lightening, and displaying salon stock.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through a combination of practical and theory assessments. Practical work is assessed in a salon-style setting, covering the core techniques you study throughout the course. Theory assessments test your understanding of topics such as client consultation, health and safety, and hair science. Classes are classroom and salon based, running on Tuesday evenings at John Ruskin College.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Please be aware that there may be additional costs for materials, as noted by the college.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: entry-level salon role cutting and styling hair.
Junior stylist: assisting senior stylists in a busy salon.
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations and clients.
Shampoo technician: specialist washing and conditioning role in salons.
Blow-dry technician: focused styling role in blow-dry bars.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified hairdresser, covering advanced cutting, colouring, and styling.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): earn while you learn in a working salon, combining on-the-job training with formal study.
Barbering qualifications: if you want to broaden your skills to include men's hair services.
