Hairdressing is a creative, fast-moving industry where no two days are the same. It’s all about developing technical skill, building confidence, and helping people look and feel their best.
This part-time Level 2 course, designed for learners aged 19+, is designed to give you the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to begin your journey as a hairdresser, with a focus on Women’s Hairdressing.
If you’re interested in hairdressing, you probably enjoy meeting new people, experimenting with styles, and seeing the transformation your work can create.
On this course, you’ll learn how professional hairdressers deliver high-quality services in salon environments. You’ll build your confidence with unique experience in our industry-standard salons, working on paying clients while learning from experienced lecturers.
As you develop your technical ability and client care skills, you’ll be ready for work in a salon or further specialised study.
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
Course overview
Course information
On this Level 2 Hairdressing course, you’ll develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to begin your career in the hair industry.
Studying with us means exploring a range of core techniques and professional practices, including:
• Client consultation
• Styling and setting hair
• Effect of hair products
• Cutting techniques
• Colouring techniques
• Salon stock control
Alongside your technical training, you’ll also develop your understanding of client care and how to respond to individual needs.
Most of your clients will be found in our industry-standard commercial salons. These spaces give you genuine experience using professional equipment and products while gaining confidence in a salon environment.
Start date
08-09-2026