OTHER Level 2

Level 2 Hairdressing

Campus
Newark Campus and Lincoln Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)

This course is significantly oversubscribed, and there is a possibility that a place may not be secured this year.

Do you love styling hair and finding new ways to wear it? Do friends and family always comment on how good you are with hair? Are you confident and enjoy talking to all kinds of people? If the answer is yes, this course is perfect for you.

This course will give you a clear understanding of Hairdressing services. You’ll explore and carry out the latest techniques and trends in styling, cutting and colouring within our fully equipped salons. In addition to this, you will have the chance to attend training with manufacturers, showcase your skills in local and national competitions and work with a number of paying clients.

During the course, you’ll learn:

Following Health and Safety

Client Consultation for Hair Services

Shampoo and Conditioning the Hair and Scalp

Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work

Cutting Women’s Hair

Colouring and Lightening Hair

Style and Finish hair

Set and dress hair

Perming

Salon Reception Duties

You will need 1 GCSE’s at Grade 4 in English Language, Science or Maths and 2 further GCSE’s at grade 3 or above.

Those progressing from Level 1 Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing may be accepted if they have achieved GCSE Maths or English Language, 85% attendance or above/ a satisfactory reference from their existing Personal Tutor.

You will be required to have personal hairdressing tools and a specific salon uniform. (Lee Stafford College t-shirt/ Black bottoms and black based closed-toe shoes), More details of these are provided during the interview process. The estimated cost of these at present will be approximately £170.00.

Assessment: You will be continually assessed through practical work on clients and online knowledge based exams.

Progression: On completion of this programme, students may progress into employment as a hairstylist, go on to an apprenticeship programme or progress onto the Level 3 study programme.

You’ll need workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and kit from our preferred supplier - which will include your course textbook. You will need general stationery equipment, two A4 folders and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]