Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Kingston College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover cutting, colouring, and styling techniques for women's hair, working toward a City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification. These are the core skills employers look for when hiring in salons.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn to cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tints and highlights.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing to professional standards.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll understand salon health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
You'll develop the professional skills needed to work in a commercial salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Kingston College. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to a set standard. You'll also complete written or online knowledge assessments covering the theory behind the practical work. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: assist senior stylists in a busy salon
Salon stylist: carry out cuts, colours, and styling for clients
Colourist: specialise in tinting, highlighting, and colour correction
Blow-dry bar technician: focus on finishing and styling services
Mobile hairdresser: work independently visiting clients at home
Salon receptionist: front-of-house role using your industry knowledge
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or take on more complex colouring and cutting work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills to men's hairdressing and barbering services.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine paid work in a salon with further formal training.
