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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in London

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in London. Classes run at Gina Conway Salon Spa and Wellness, daytime over 18 months.

An Advanced Learner Loan can help adults aged 19 or over with tuition fees. You repay it through the tax system once you earn over a set threshold. The course builds on Level 2 skills. You'll develop advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques. You'll also learn how to manage a team and run a salon to a high standard.

You'll finish with the City and Guilds Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional works in the hair industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible, and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry. The work environment can be varied in size, style, and ambiance, from a bespoke salon, the media industry, cruise ships, product houses and manufacturers to luxury high-end hair salon.  They are highly skilled and experienced individual professionals who deliver hair fashion forward trends, which are innovative styles inspired by current images and their own creativity, individual flair, imagination, and interpretation.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Hair Professional pass or equivalent qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll master advanced cutting techniques for a range of hair types.
  • You'll develop complex colouring and lightening skills.
  • You'll create editorial and creative styling looks.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan bespoke services.
  • You'll practise managing your own workload without supervision.
  • You'll develop skills to lead and support other team members.
  • You'll understand how to maintain professional standards in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment, building technical skills alongside theory. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, written assignments, and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your work across the qualification. Your progress is assessed against industry standards throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gina Conway Salon Spa and Wellness will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, providing cuts, colour, and styling in a salon.
  • Senior stylist, leading on complex technical services for clients.
  • Salon manager, overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations.
  • Colour technician, specialising in advanced colouring and lightening work.
  • Session stylist, working on photoshoots, fashion shows, or editorial projects.
  • Educator or trainer, teaching hairdressing skills to junior stylists.

What you could study next

  • Assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach or assess hairdressing.
  • Business and management courses at Level 4 or above, helpful if you plan to open or run your own salon.
  • Specialist short courses in barbering, trichology, or advanced colour, to deepen a particular area of expertise.
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