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Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Loughborough College Group

Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Loughborough, Leics, LE11 3BT

National Award (BTEC)
Level 3
Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
Stephenson College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This full-time programme of study builds on the skills gained at Level 2. You'll learn advanced skills, including advanced cutting, colour correction, and creative colouring techniques, whilst exploring current and emerging trends within the hairdressing industry.

Alongside your studies, you'll work in the training salons as a stylist, giving you the opportunity to enhance and develop your skills whilst building strong interpersonal skills in preparation for industry.

Course Details

  • Advanced techniques in cutting hair
  • Advanced techniques in colouring hair
  • Advanced techniques in creative styling
  • Advanced techniques in dressing hair
  • Health and safety
  • Consultation
  • Creative hairdressing design skills
  • Colour correction (Level 4 unit)

A kit and uniform is required to work in the salon. A bursary is available for kit and uniform requirements, subject to eligibility.

Entry requirements

A Level 2 diploma in Hairdressing, plus GCSE (or Functional Skills) English and Maths at grade C/4 (or Level 2)

Your next steps...

Upon completion of this course, you can further your skills by progressing on to an Apprenticeship, through additional short specialist courses, or by entering the hairdressing industry or self-employment as a stylist or session stylist.


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