Women’s Hairdressing Level 2

You will study theoretical aspects of Hairdressing, and apply these aspects during practical assessments tasks. 

This qualification is a basic introduction within a commercial Hair or Barbering environment and includes a variety of basic hairdressing skills.

Core topics include:

• Health and Safety
• Working in Industry
• Shampooing
• Consultation
• Hair and scalp
• Cut women's hair 
• Styling and dressing hair 
• Introduction to colour techniques
• Promote product and service
• Create an image based on a theme

Work experience is an essential part of all full-time study programmes. Learners will complete a minimum of 35 hours within an industry-linked environment per academic year/qualification.

For Skills Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing continuous assessment includes:

• Practical observations
• Online modular tests
• Verbal questioning

Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing is aimed at learners looking to start a career in the Hairdressing industry. Learners can progress and further their studies by undertaking the Level 3 Advance Creative Hairdressing 

At Level 3, you move beyond your foundation skills and begin developing more advanced, creative and specialist hairdressing techniques.

• Advanced Cutting - Create a wider variety of looks using advanced cutting and personalisation techniques
• Advanced & Creative Colour - Develop more complex colour techniques and create personalised colour results
• Advanced Styling & Dressing - Create more complex, creative and occasion hairstyles using a variety of techniques
• Creative Hairdressing - Plan and produce creative looks that demonstrate your own ideas and technical ability
• Occasion & Bridal Hair - Develop specialist styling skills suitable for weddings, events and special occasions where included within your programme

• Advanced Consultation - Develop your ability to recommend services, communicate professionally and support effective client consultations

• Commercial Salon Skills -Develop greater independence, time management, client management and professional salon behaviours. Level 3 is about becoming more independent, creative and commercially ready.