Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time over 34 weeks. You'll develop practical hairdressing skills across cutting, colouring, perming, and styling in a salon environment, working on real clients as your skills progress. The course covers both practical and theory work. Units include health and safety, shampooing and conditioning, colouring and lightening, and dressing hair. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths, or a Level 1 qualification with English and Maths at the appropriate level.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll practise health and safety procedures in a salon setting.
You'll learn to cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair for different client needs.
You'll shampoo and condition hair correctly.
You'll apply perming techniques.
You'll dress and style hair to a professional standard.
You'll carry out hairdressing services on clients in a realistic salon environment.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical salon sessions with theory classes. Assessment is continuous throughout the course, so you can improve and develop as you go. It takes a range of forms, including practical assessments observed by your tutor and online tests. You'll be expected to work on clients once you've reached the required level of ability.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a hairdressing kit and uniform. The estimated cost is £297, though prices are subject to change. John Ruskin College will confirm the full details before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior stylist: entry-level salon role after completing your hairdressing qualification.
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience.
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser starts with this level 2 hairdressing course.
Colourist: specialise in colour and lightening services.
Blow-dry bar stylist: focus on styling and finishing work.
Mobile hairdresser: work independently visiting clients at home.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the natural next step, letting you specialise in colouring or take on a senior stylist role.
Hairdressing or Barbering Apprenticeship: earn while you learn and build on your Level 2 skills in a working salon.
Barbering qualification: broaden your skills to include men's cutting and styling.
