Level 3 Diploma
in Hairdressing

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This course is for qualified hairdressers with a Level 2 qualification looking to develop their skills and creative ability. It will extend your skills and allow you to develop specialist techniques and your own creative style. The course focuses on the development of the underlying principles and practical skills required in the hairdressing industry.

  • Entry Criteria

    Level 2 in Hairdressing or a recognised non-NVQ equivalent, plus excellent practical skills and relevant professional experience. Taking a trade test is required before enrolment.

  • What will I study?

    Units include:


    • Cut hair using a combination of creative techniques - create a variety of looks for women using club cutting, freehand and scissor-over-comb techniques
    • Colouring hair using a variety of techniques - gain the knowledge and artistic skill of using hair colour to create an effect
    • Colour correction services - learn to restore depth and tone of colour and neutralise unwanted colour tones
    • Creatively style and dress hair - develop a variety of conventional and non-conventional setting and dressing techniques to produce innovative, fashionable, creative, personalised looks
    • Creatively dress long hair - learn the techniques, products, tools and equipment required for setting and dressing long hair
    • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations - improve knowledge of the measures designed to protect the health and safety of people at work and that of others, such as visitors and members of the public
    • Marketing and promotion of products to clients - develop an understanding of the necessary communication skills and know how to identify and promote appropriate products to the client

    Get inspired with trips that include visits to Salon International in London. Showcase your own work through county-wide competitions and shows. Get the latest tips and techniques through masterclasses by professionals from famous brands like Wella. You will also contribute to planning shows and promotional activities.

  • Future Prospects

    Advance your career in salon management with further study or work as a senior stylist.

    To find out more visit the National Careers Service.

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