Level 2 Hairdressing – Part Time Day

Course Overview

This course leads to a professional qualification in hairdressing, covering all the skills needed to become a stylist in a salon. The course includes theory as well as practical skills such as styling, cutting and colouring.

Entry Requirements

Generally, four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including English and a brief discussion at enrolment. However these are discussed at interview and may be relaxed dependent on circumstances.

What the course covers

The course consists of both theory and practical work and includes:

• Health and safety
• Reception duties
• Client care
• Retailing skills
• Cutting
• Blow drying
• Styling
• Colouring

Fees and funding

Please note:

• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged course fees
• Adults may need to pay a fee depending on their personal circumstances. This will be assessed against the relevant Funding Body eligibility criteria at point of enrolment

If you don’t qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2026/27 will be:

£1,350 (plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment)

Fees are for 2026/27 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk