Women's hairdressing, unlike men's cutting is awash with styles and techniques that a working hairdresser will need to be able to perfect. This includes setting hair, blow drying, colouring, creating curls and more. But any typically hairdressing course or apprenticeship will equip a hairdressing student will the skill set do work in an everyday hair salon or hairdressers.
Who is a hairdressing Level 2 training course aimed at?
Hairdressing Level 2 courses are aimed at people who are keen to work in the hair and beauty industry. Hairdressing beginner courses don't require students to have experience of cutting hair. Typically UK courses require that students have a very good level of spoken and written English. Hairdressing training courses or apprenticeships, where a budding hairdresser learns on the job, usually welcome people of 16 years or above.
Hairdressing Level 2 training course content
A typically entry level hairdressing course will equip a graduating student with an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. A typical course will include most methods that a graduate will use or encounter in a hair salon, including:
- Advising and consultation with clients
- Health and safety at work
- Shampoo and conditioning
- Hair colouring
- Style and finish
- Plait and twist
- Setting
- Blow drying
- Curling
- Using styling tools
There are also specialist courses for qualified hairdressers that include specialist skills including:
- Bridal hair and make-up
- Asian Bridal hair
- Brazilian blow dry
What kind of hairdressing Level 2 courses are available?
Budding hairdressers are able to pick a variety of pathways into hairdressing. Typically available are:
- Hairdressing apprenticeships - learning the trade on the job
- Part-time courses (1 or 2 days a week)
- Full-time courses
Tyically a full-time hairdressing course may take up to 12 weeks training and part-time courses up to 27 weeks. Which every method of training you do will depend on your experience, budget and on the time frame you wish to qualify.
After completing a hairdressing Level 2 course
After graduating from a hairdressing Level 2 course you will be able to approach a wide range of hairdressers, hair salon, day spas, health spas or even become a freelance travelling hairdresser. After qualifying you may also wish to train further to obtain qualifications to add bridal hair, Avent Garde hair styling, hair extensions, cosmetics and other beauty services to your portfoilio of skills. Adding more strings to your bow will only make you more employable.
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