Hairdressing - Level 2 (Evening)
90121
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 2
Course Details
The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a practical, career-focused qualification designed to give you the core skills and knowledge needed to work in a professional salon.
This course is for those aged 19+ and takes place over two evenings per week for one year.
You’ll learn how to cut, style, colour, and finish hair, while also gaining confidence in client consultation and understanding key salon practices. Theory work supports your practical learning, helping you develop a strong foundation in hairdressing techniques, hygiene, and industry standards.
Real-world experience in our commercial salons
Hugh Baird College is home to five training and commercial salons. You’ll have at least one practical session per week in these salons, providing cuts and colours to real clients that book appointments at the College.
Is this course right for you?
This qualification is open to anyone aged 19+ that wants to pursue a career in employed or self-employed hairdressing.
As long as you have a real interest in hairdressing, no prior experience is needed.
How will you be assessed?
To successfully complete the course, you will be required to undertake a series of assignments, multiple-choice examinations, and practical assessments.
Take the first step today
Study Level 2 Hairdressing at Hugh Baird College to gain the knowledge and real-world skills needed to progress in this exciting career.
This course is designed to build your practical expertise in essential salon services, including cutting, styling, colouring, and client consultation. You’ll gain the skills to create on-trend hair designs, deliver professional shampooing and conditioning treatments, and apply colouring and lightening techniques with confidence.
Alongside hands-on experience, you'll deepen your knowledge through theory work covering professional standards, health and safety, and the structure of the hairdressing industry. To support your individual interests and career ambitions, you’ll also have the chance to explore a variety of optional units, enabling you to personalise your learning journey.
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Level 3 qualification
- Hairdresser
- Stylist
- Salon Manager
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Entry Requirements
How much will this course cost me?
Aged 16-18
Free.
Aged 19+
There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
Financial Support (all ages)
You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.
Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.
If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.
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