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Level 3 Hair Services Course at Slough and Langley College

Cost£2,583.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hair Services Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day. This is a full-time, 35-week course that builds on Level 2 hairdressing skills. You'll develop technical services and advanced techniques across cutting, colouring, and styling. Entry requires a Merit in a relevant Level 2 vocational subject, plus a minimum of three GCSEs including grade 3 in English, Maths, and Science. The course leads to the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students who have passed Level 2 and for hairdressers in the industry that have a basic working knowledge of hairdressing. Once completed the you will be able to perform more technical services with skilled techniques and have the knowledge to tackle problems.

Entry requirements

A minimum of three GCSEs is desirable, including a grade 3 in English, a grade 3 in Maths and in Science. Additionally, achieving a Merit in your previous Level 2 vocational subject is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll carry out complex colouring and lightening services.
  • You'll perform technical chemical treatments, including perming and relaxing.
  • You'll apply professional consultation skills to assess client needs and solve hair problems.
  • You'll manage salon services to a commercial standard.
  • You'll build knowledge of hair science to underpin your technical work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Slough and Langley College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations of your technical skills, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to perform services to a professional standard across the range of units covered by the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon setting
  • Senior Stylist: leading on complex colour and cutting services
  • Colour Technician: specialising in advanced colouring and lightening
  • Session Stylist: working on shoots, shows, and editorial projects
  • Salon Manager: overseeing day-to-day salon operations
  • Self-employed Hairdresser: running your own mobile or chair-rental business

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services, you could move into a Level 4 qualification in salon management or education, such as a teaching or assessing award if you want to train others. Some stylists go on to complete a City and Guilds Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training to work as a hairdressing tutor. You could also pursue specialist short courses in barbering, trichology, or advanced colour to deepen your expertise.

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