Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and builds on Level 2 hairdressing skills, taking you into advanced territory. You'll cover colour correction, creative colouring, creative cutting, and creative perming. You'll also take part in fashion shows and competitions, and gain work experience in a salon setting. This is a City and Guilds level 3 hairdressing qualification, recognised by employers across the industry.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll apply colour correction techniques to fix and adjust previous colour work.
You'll use a range of creative colouring methods, including advanced application techniques.
You'll develop creative cutting skills beyond standard Level 2 work.
You'll carry out creative perming techniques.
You'll take part in fashion shows and competitions to develop your professional portfolio.
You'll gain practical experience in a salon setting through work experience.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical, with continuous assessment throughout the programme. Assessment takes two forms: practical assessments where you demonstrate your skills, and online tests. This ongoing approach means you can improve and develop as you go rather than being assessed at a single point.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a hairdressing top-up kit and uniform, estimated at £226. Prices are an estimate and subject to change. East Surrey College will confirm the exact requirements before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser working in a salon
Senior stylist: leading on colour and creative cutting services
Colour technician: specialising in advanced colouring and correction
Session stylist: working on fashion shoots, shows, and editorial work
Hairdressing trainer: teaching and assessing in a salon or college
Salon manager: overseeing day-to-day salon operations
What you could study next
Higher Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine work with structured training at a higher level, building toward senior or management roles.
Higher Education in Hairdressing or Creative Arts: East Surrey College offers higher-level study, and some universities offer undergraduate degrees in hairdressing or related creative subjects.
Teaching qualification: if you want to move into training others, a Level 3 or Level 4 education and training award is the next step.
