Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Scarborough. Daytime hairdressing classes run at The Academy Hair and Beauty. No formal entry requirements, so you can start without previous experience in hair or beauty. Over 12 months, you'll build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed for a junior salon role or apprenticeship. The course covers how the hair and beauty industry works and where it can take you.
Who this course is for
If you see yourself working in a hair salon or beauty spa this course could be your first step. It's suitable if youre just starting out in hair and beauty or have no previous experience. The course will give you an understanding of the hair and beauty industry, how it works and where a career within it might take you. It will give you the knowledge and skill youll need to get a junior level job or apprenticeship or go on to further study.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll develop skills in colouring and lightening hair.
You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
You'll learn how to use and maintain salon tools and equipment safely.
You'll understand how professional hair and beauty salons operate.
You'll develop client consultation skills, including assessing hair type and condition.
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards relevant to salon work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon-style environment at The Academy Hair and Beauty. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks, with written or knowledge-based assessments to test your understanding of techniques and industry practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Academy Hair and Beauty will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: assist senior stylists in a salon
Salon junior: shampoo, condition, and support day-to-day salon work
Trainee hairdresser: develop skills toward a fully qualified role
Hair and beauty assistant: entry-level role in a salon or spa
Apprentice hairdresser: earn while you train toward full qualification
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work independently and take on a full client list.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills to men's cutting and styling.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: for those who eventually want to teach hairdressing.
