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From 3-hour master classes in hairdressing skills open to anyone (covering topics such as creating up dos; smoothing and straightening; and curling and backcombing) to full-time courses at levels 1, 2, and 3 there’s something for you at Leicester College. When you study hairdressing with us you’ll benefit from real industry experience in our commercial salon which is open to the public. It’s also possible to undertake intermediate and advanced level apprenticeships in hairdressing, which will allow you to earn a wage while studying for a professional qualification in College.

Who are Leicester College’s hairdressing courses for?

Our hairdressing courses are for you if you want to work as a hair stylist. Our short courses are also ideal if you want to learn how to do your own (or someone else’s) hair for a special occasion. Courses are open to anyone from school leavers to adult learners looking for a career change, and we can help you find the appropriate level of course for you based on your existing qualifications and work experience. Learners aged 16-19 will follow a study programme which will include GCSE or functional skills English and maths if you don’t already have grade 4 (C).

Further information

Work experience in our salon will form a compulsory part of your full-time course. Trips, exhibitions and trade show visits may also be offered to complement your studies. You will need to purchase a hairdressing kit and uniform, and assessment will include online tests as well as practical assessments.

Claire Jardine

Claire Jardine

Diploma in Hairdressing

I came to Leicester College after making the decision to change my career. It was the best decision I could have made, the hairdressing course is exactly what I was looking for.

The opportunities at the College are great. I even got the chance to compete in the regional heats of the World Skills competition.

Asian Bridal Hair

Course Code: C4559

Key Information

  • Start Date 27 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Part Time
    2.5 hours per week
  • Duration 7 weeks
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

This is a part-time course designed to provide you with the necessary skills to complete hair styling for an Asian bride. You will be encouraged to use your creative skills throughout the course and also to bring in adornments if possible to complete a final bridal look at the end of the course. This intermediate […]

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Asian Bridal Make-up

Course Code: C0636

Key Information

  • Start Date 28 Feb 2020
  • Study Hours Part Time
    2.5 hours per week
  • Duration 7 weeks
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

You will develop skills to apply a full Asian bridal make-up to suit the individual’s needs during this course. There is a focus on developing your practical skills. Towards the end of the course, students will use adornments and dress to create an overall bridal make-up look. This course is appropriate for anyone who has […]

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Asian Bridal Make-up

Course Code: C4612

Key Information

  • Start Date 01 Nov 2019
  • Study Hours Part Time
    2.5 hours per week
  • Duration 7 weeks
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

Learners will develop skills to apply a full Asian bridal make up to suit the individuals needs’. There will be a focus on developing practical skills within this course. This course is appropriate for anyone who has an interest in Asian bridal make up or would like to freshen up their skills. This is a […]

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Barbering Technical Certificate level 2

Course Code: C7003

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

The qualification aims to provide you with a range of technical practical skills and theory knowledge, which will equip you to progress on to the level 3 Barbering. You don’t need any previous knowledge or experience to start this qualification. You are likely to choose this qualification if you want to cover all of the […]

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Georges: Hair Professional Intermediate Apprenticeship

Course Code: P0207

Key Information

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 24 months
  • Campus Offsite

Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create a variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies. Hairdressers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need […]

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Hairdressing (Cutting and Styling Services) Technical Certificate level 2

Course Code: C5152

Key Information

  • Start Date 03 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

The qualification aims to provide you with a range of technical practical skills and theory knowledge, which will equip you to progress on to the level 2 technical certificate in colouring services. There are also options to Fast Track to level 3 if your skills are above average or you are 19+ You don’t […]

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Hairdressing Advanced Technical Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0614

Key Information

  • Start Date 03 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

This Hairdressing Advanced Technical Diploma level 3, aims to provide you with a range of specialist practical skills and technical knowledge which will equip you to gain employment or further training within the hairdressing industry. This qualification is graded Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction* You will require a level 2 qualification in hairdressing before enrolling on this course. […]

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Hairdressing Introductory Diploma level 1

Course Code: C0613

Key Information

  • Start Date 03 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

The course is an introduction to the hairdressing industry and will provide you with the skills to work as an assistant to a qualified hairdresser. You will learn many new hairdressing skills including developing customer service skills. If you are aged 16-18, you will be enrolled on a study programme, which will include […]

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Progress 8 Technical Award in Hair Beauty Year 10

Course Code: C6335

Key Information

  • Start Date 14 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Part Time
    2.25 hours per week
  • Duration 2 years
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

This qualification allows you to explore the exciting world of hair and beauty. If you enjoy looking back in time to explore changing trends and developments within the hair and beauty sector, find out how science is used to create products, and understand why we create images for business use, then this qualification is for […]

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