Hairdressing Courses

Barbering is one of the fastest-growing services across the British high street, our one year course will teach you the skills required to work in this industry. With access to our industry-standard salons, expert teaching and the opportunity to progress into employment or an apprenticeship, you'll want to consider Leicester College as your next step.

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 need […]

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. If […]

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 retaking GCSEs […]

Start your journey on a career in hairdressing with this hands-on course, designed to give you the core technical and theoretical skills to pursue a junior role in the industry or to progress onto higher level qualifications in hairdressing.

This exciting hands-on course is designed to give you all the skills needed to begin your career in barbering without any previous experience. You will learn the key techniques of cutting, styling, health and safety and hygiene, allowing you to progress onto a another barbering or hairdressing course or go straight into barbering professionally at a junior level.

Getting technical with your hairdressing skills can make you desirable to industry employers or gives you the edge in your own business. Building upon the knowledge you obtained on level 2 you will take this to the next level, becoming more confident within yourself and your skillset.

Hairstyles and techniques are ever-changing, the needs and wants of customers can change daily so it's important a hairdresser has the skills and vision to create new and interesting hairstyles for their client. This course allows you to develop your skills and become a well-rounded hairdresser.

This course, in collaboration with Leicester Barbering Academy, is designed to give you a head start with the foundational skills needed for a career in this industry. You will learn consultation techniques around different hair types and characteristics as well as a wide range of cutting techniques and clipper work.