Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Redhill – East Surrey College

Cost£912.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Redhill. Evening hairdressing classes run at East Surrey College on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. The course runs over 34 weeks, so you can fit your level 2 hairdressing qualification around work or other commitments. You'll cover cutting, colouring, dressing, and conditioning, alongside client consultation and salon health and safety. An interview is required before you start, and the course demands a high level of commitment and independent study.

Who this course is for

19+

Entry requirements

An appropriate level of literacy is required and an interview is necessary. Willingness to follow uniform guidelines and comply with College attendance and punctuality expectations are also essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise health and safety in a salon setting.
  • You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll dress and style hair.
  • You'll shampoo and condition hair and scalp.
  • You'll carry out client consultations for hair services.
  • You'll colour and lighten hair.
  • You'll develop the underpinning knowledge that supports practical hairdressing work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Surrey College, combining practical skills practice with theoretical knowledge. The course includes assignments and independent research to be completed outside class. A high level of attendance is required throughout the 34 weeks. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation and written work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser. Work in a salon cutting and styling hair.
  • Junior stylist. Assist senior stylists and build your client base.
  • Salon assistant. Support day-to-day salon operations.
  • Freelance hairdresser. Work independently with your own clients.

What you could study next

This Certificate is designed as a stepping stone toward further hairdressing qualifications.

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The NVQ route is recognised for employed hairdressers building occupational competence.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The next level for hairdressers aiming for senior stylist or salon management roles.

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