Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, full-time during the day. This is a 44-week hairdressing qualification covering the core skills employers look for in a salon. You'll develop cutting, colouring, and styling techniques alongside client care and salon working practices. The City and Guilds Level 2 Hairdressing Classes are designed for those starting out in the industry.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut and shape women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tinting and highlights.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing styles.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll study health, safety, and hygiene practices in a salon environment.
You'll develop knowledge of hair and scalp conditions.
You'll learn how to work professionally within a salon team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon training environment at Epping Forest Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations of your hairdressing skills, written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge, and a portfolio of evidence. Your tutor will assess your practical work against set standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. How to become a hairdresser in a high street salon.
Junior Stylist. Entry-level styling role in a salon.
Salon Assistant. Supporting senior stylists with clients and preparation.
Colour Technician. Specialist colouring role within a salon team.
Blow-Dry Bar Stylist. Focused styling work in a blow-dry bar.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for those wanting to work at a senior stylist level and take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to move into teaching hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3. If you want to extend your skills into men's hairdressing.
