Available start dates
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Course Summary
Training in our professional environment, The Graduate Salon, you’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting, colouring, styling and more. Our Salon is open to the public, so you’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of clientele. Whether you aspire to work in a salon, become a freelance stylist or even open your own business, this course lays the foundation for a successful career in hairdressing.Competition can be fierce, but we will make sure you have the skills you need to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd. And it’s not all about women’s hair – male grooming is an ever-growing industry and experienced, creative barbers are more in demand than ever.
Our curriculum ensures you’re well-versed in the latest industry practices, including sustainability and innovative hair technologies. Hairdressing is one career that cannot be delivered online.
Course Details
Level 2 you could study:
Cutting women’s hair – Develop precision cutting techniques to create a variety of styles
Colouring and lightening hair – Master the art of hair colouring, including highlights and full-colour applications
Cutting men’s hair – Learn contemporary and traditional men’s haircutting methods
Hairdressing reception duties – Understand the administrative aspects of running a salon, including client bookings and customer service
Perming – Gain skills in creating curls and waves through perming techniques
Plaiting and twisting – Learn creative styling methods for various hair types
How will it be delivered and assessed?
When you do a vocational qualification you will learn in a workshop, salon or studio as appropriate for your subject and you will usually be assessed through practical assessments, projects, assignments and oral and written questions. There may be exams in some subjects and your tutor will prepare you for these.
Entry requirements
Level 2 – 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths
Your next steps...
Career opportunities
Salon Stylist: Work in established salons, providing a range of hair services to clients.
Freelance Hairdresser: Offer personalized hair services to clients at various locations
Salon Owner/Manager: Manage or own a salon, overseeing operations and leading a team of stylists
Further Education
Pursue advanced courses or specializations in areas like trichology or hair therapy.
Train to teach and mentor aspiring hairdressers in educational institutions by training to be a hairdressing educator.
Additional information
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