NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Course

This course combines essential hairdressing skills with introductory Level 3 techniques and exclusive business modules. Delivered over 20 weeks, our part-time fast-track option offers hands-on training designed to prepare you for a successful hairdressing career.

Course highlights:

• No prior qualifications required – ideal for beginners
• 20-week part-time course (training days 9:30am – 5:00pm)
• Uniform and kit included
• Lifetime access to the Schwarzkopf learning portal
• Hotel accommodation available at discounted rates
• Flexible training designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals

The NVQ Level 2 part-time course costs £4,500, including the VTCT registration fee, with the option to book both Level 2 and 3 courses for £7,500 (saving £600), and 0% finance is available directly through RJL Education.

20 week course

• 4th February
• 8th July
• 6th January 2027

Wednesday, Thursday 9.30am – 5pm Friday 9.30am – 3.00pm 3 days per week

If you cannot commit to this many days, request a call back and we will look into amending the duration to fewer days at the training school.

Our NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing course is fully VTCT-approved and recognised by Ofqual and industry professionals, giving you the qualification and confidence to kickstart your career in hairdressing. This fast-track course covers all the essential skills you need to progress, including:

• Styling and finishing hair
• Setting and dressing hair
• Cutting women’s hair using basic techniques
• Changing hair colour
• Advising and consulting with clients
• Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair and scalp
• Developing and maintaining professional effectiveness at work
  

To help you stand out in the industry, our fast-track course also includes exclusive RJL extras:

• One off-site theory day with a visit to the Schwarzkopf HQ in Manchester City Centre
• Social media marketing training (Instagram, TikTok, Google My Business)
• Business growth and salon start-up guidance
• Colour correction, creative colouring techniques, and advanced toning skills
• Scalp analysis for healthy, professional results
  

With these additional modules, you’ll be fully prepared to launch your hairdressing career with confidence and creativity.

RJL Education provides all Level 2 NVQ diploma students with the full kit of equipment required to complete the course, including:

• Dolls 16″ real hair training head with clamp
• RJL Japanese steel scissors & thinning scissors (1 pair)
• Denman detangling comb
• Denman tail comb
• Denman cutting comb
• Denman back-combing brush
• Denman vent brush
• Denman dressing brush
• Denman 2 x round ceramic brushes
• Denman origin styler brush
• Denman paddle brush
• Sectioning clips
• Lightweight hairdryer
• Wahl straighteners
• RJL over-the-shoulder bag
• RJL tunic