Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Hairdressing is a dynamic and fast-moving career path, where styles evolve, client expectations grow, and no two days look the same. If you enjoy experimenting with techniques, refining your craft, and transforming your clients’ ideas into reality, this Level 3 course will help you elevate your talent to a professional level. Building on your existing knowledge, you’ll develop your technical ability, creativity and confidence so that you become a qualified hairdresser. Throughout your studies, you’ll work in our industry standard commercial salons, gaining sought-after experience with clients while using professional equipment and the latest products. This course is part-time and is designed for learners aged 19+.

On this Level 3 Hairdressing course, you’ll develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to take your career to the next level. Studying with us means discovering a series of specialist topics, including: • Creative cutting • Colour correction • Client consultation • Creative hairstyling • Working with long hair • Organising promotional activities Most of your clients will be found in our industry-standard commercial salons. These spaces give you experience using professional equipment and the latest products, while gaining confidence in a salon environment. You will also have the chance to follow additional specialisms, such as bridal work.

All assessments are designed to ensure you can demonstrate your practical ability and understanding of professional hairdressing techniques. You’ll be assessed with practical observations in our salons, alongside written assignments and online tests that check your knowledge and understanding. Throughout the course, you’ll also build a portfolio of your work, giving you a visual record of your progress and achievements that you can use for future opportunities.

After completing the Level 3 course, you’ll be a qualified hairdresser and ready to start work, either self-employed, or in a salon. You may also choose to progress onto further study, such as a Level 4 course or a specialised apprenticeship, where you’ll further enhance existing skills. Level 3 learner, Lucy, studied the course to refresh her skills from her previous hairdressing experience: “I qualified as a hairdresser 20 years ago. I decided it was time to come back into education to retrain and learn newer techniques and skills. It was the best decision and I immediately fell back in love with it. "I’m in a group of other mature students so we’re all on the same wave length and get on really well. It also helps that our tutor is fantastic."