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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Southampton – Southampton School of Hairdressing and Barbering

Cost£5,000
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Cheynes Training lists a fee of £5,000. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Cheynes Training for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Southampton. Classes run at Southampton School of Hairdressing and Barbering, daytime on a flexible schedule.

An Advanced Learner Loan is available to help adults aged 19 or over with tuition fees. You repay it through the tax system once your earnings pass a set threshold. You'll need a Level 2 Hair Professional pass or an equivalent qualification to join. The course runs over 18 months and covers advanced cutting, colouring, styling, and creative techniques. You'll also develop skills in managing yourself and others in a salon environment.

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

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 creative colouring skills, including complex colour work.
  • You'll learn high-level styling and finishing techniques.
  • You'll practise working without supervision to professional standards.
  • You'll build skills in managing and supporting other team members.
  • You'll develop your ability to maintain and grow a loyal client base.
  • You'll keep up with fashion trends and apply them in your work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at the centre. Assessment includes observed practical work, written assignments, and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge across the qualification. 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. Southampton School of Hairdressing and Barbering will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, working in a salon with a full client list.
  • Senior stylist, leading on creative and technical work in a salon.
  • Salon manager, overseeing staff, bookings, and day-to-day operations.
  • Session stylist, working on editorial, fashion, or media shoots.
  • Colour technician, specialising in advanced colouring services.
  • Self-employed hairdresser, running your own mobile or chair-rental business.

What you could study next

  • Master Barbering or advanced trichology qualifications, for those who want to specialise further.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications in education and training, useful if you want to teach hairdressing.
  • Business and management qualifications, such as a Level 3 Diploma in Management, if salon ownership or leadership is your goal.
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