Hairdressing
Do you want to learn hairdressing skills, gain knowledge and industry experience through working in a realistic salon environment? You will get the opportunity to develop the skills learned in the training rooms in our very popular ‘Riverside Salon’ and also practice new fashion and current trends within hairdressing.
Our courses
Course Content:
Level 2 is the starting point for a career in hairdressing. It can be a one or two year programme based on IAG and qualifications on entry and includes:
- Consultation
- Shampooing and conditioning
- Styling, setting and dressing hair
- Plaiting and twisting
- Basic cutting techniques
- Colouring and lightening hair
- Perming hair
Level 3 is the progression route for a career in hairdressing and includes:
- Cutting hair using a combination of techniques
- Creatively colouring and lightening hair
- Creatively styling and dressing hair
- Hair colour correction
- Cutting men’s hair
This course is taught at our Rochdale campus.
Studying at our Rochdale campus...
You'll be able to master your craft in our contemporary Riverside Salon. It's fully equipped with the most cutting edge equipment to give you hands-on experience and build your client list with members of the public

One of the biggest lessons I learned from my experience is to follow your gut instinct. I went against it at first and followed the A-Level route because it was what my friends did and what my family wanted. It was making my own decision that got me where I am today. You get the most out of education when you put in the effort.