Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. You'll cover cutting, colouring, perming, and dressing women's hair, alongside health and safety practice and how to promote products and services to clients. The course includes both practical salon skills and the theory behind each area. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths, plus an interview, or a Level 1 Hairdressing qualification with equivalent GCSE grades.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll practise health and safety in a salon environment.
You'll learn to shampoo and condition hair to a professional standard.
You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair using semi-permanent and temporary methods.
You'll perm hair safely and effectively.
You'll dress, plait, and twist hair to create finished styles.
You'll display stock and promote products and services to clients.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical, set in a salon environment. Assessment runs continuously throughout the course, so you can improve and develop as you go. It includes hands-on practical assessments and online tests. There is no single end exam; your progress is measured across the full 34 weeks.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a hairdressing kit and uniform, estimated at around £200. East Surrey College will confirm exact kit requirements before you start. Prices are an estimate and subject to change.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior Stylist: entry-level salon role cutting and styling hair.
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a high-street or independent salon.
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists while building experience.
Colour Technician: specialising in colouring and lightening services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the natural next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or salon manager.
Level 2 Barbering Qualification: broaden your skills to include men's cutting and grooming.
NVQ Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: earn while you learn in a working salon, building toward a full professional qualification.
