Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Havering. Classes run full-time at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. This is a daytime hairdressing course running over 44 weeks, giving you a solid grounding in professional hairdressing skills. You'll cover cutting, colouring, styling, and client care, building the practical ability employers look for in a salon. The City and Guilds Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification is recognised across the industry.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and dress hair using heated tools and finishing products.
You'll consult with clients and assess hair and scalp condition.
You'll apply health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll learn how to promote products and services to clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at the campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to industry standards. You'll also complete written assignments and tests covering the underpinning knowledge for each area of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. How to become a hairdresser in a salon setting.
Junior Stylist. Entry-level salon role assisting senior stylists.
Salon Assistant. Supporting day-to-day salon operations and clients.
Colourist. Specialist role focusing on hair colouring services.
Freelance Hairdresser. Self-employed work for private clients.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers wanting to take on more complex services and move toward senior stylist roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Broadens your skills into men's hairdressing and barbering services.
