Hair Skills

The VTCT Level 2 Qualification in Hair Skills is designed to help you progress to the next stage of vocational learning and prepare you for a career as a hairdresser or hairdressing apprentice.

This qualification covers all the essential skills required for hairdressing, including a mandatory unit in creating an image based on a theme.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills further by selecting from optional units, such as:

- Blow-drying and finishing hair
- Basic winding techniques
- Shampooing and treating the hair
- Basic plaiting and twisting
- Colouring hair using semi-permanent colour
- Basic clipper cutting techniques
- Basic cutting techniques

Throughout the course, you will take part in practical, hands-on training, using industry-standard facilities and equipment to refine your skills.

You will gain a deeper understanding of professional hairdressing techniques, customer service, and salon health and safety, ensuring you are well-prepared for further study or employment in the industry.

You will need to have achieved GCSE grades 1-3 in English and Maths, have previous salon experience, or have completed a Level 1 qualification in Hairdressing.

You will be assessed through written questioning, assignments, and observation of practical activity.

Upon successful completion you can to study the following Level 2 courses:
- Women's Hairdressing
- Hair and Media Make-up
- Barbering

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

- Learners are able to apply for a bursary which will support the cost of kits and uniforms.

Do you have a burning question about this course, or would you like to know more about the qualification you'll receive and how it will help your career?

Our course enquiries team is on hand to help you understand any details and answer any questions – whether it's about applying for the course or finding out about finance. Just get in touch here!