NVQ LEVEL 3 Hairdressing Course

Our fast-track NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing Diploma is designed for learners who have completed Level 2 and want to progress to senior stylist roles. This 20-week part-time course combines advanced technical hairdressing skills with essential business and marketing knowledge, preparing you for a successful and profitable career in the hair and beauty industry. RJL Education delivers hands-on, practical training in a supportive environment, giving you the confidence to work in salons, freelance, or start your own business.

Course Highlights

• Part-time 20-week fast-track course (designated training days)
• Advanced cutting, styling, and colouring techniques
• Creative colour correction, balayage, and fashion colouring
• Business and social media marketing (Instagram, TikTok, Google My Business)
• Off-site theory-based training day & visit to Schwarzkopf HQ in Manchester
• Hands-on practical training in a supportive environment
• Kit available at an additional cost - Speak to an adviser to get a tailored kit to suit you.
• Hotel accommodation available at low rates
• Flexible finance options and interest-free payment plans

The NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing course costs £3,600, including the VTCT registration fee, with 0% finance options available directly through our website.

20 Week Programme

• 2nd February
• 6th July
• 4th January 2027

Part time Monday & Tuesday 9.30am – 5.00pm (2 days per week)

If you cannot commit to this many days contact us and we will look into amending the duration to fewer days at the training school.

Our NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing course builds on the knowledge gained at Level 2, preparing you for a senior stylist role. You will develop advanced skills across cutting, colouring, styling, and client consultations, while also learning how to contribute to the financial success of a salon.

Course Modules Include:

• Creatively style and dress hair
• Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
• Creatively colour and lighten hair
• Provide client consultation services
• Hair colour correction services
• Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
  

Unique Extras to Enhance Your Career:

• One practical off-site training day at the Schwarzkopf Education HQ Academy, Manchester City Centre
• Guest artist visits at RJL
• Social media marketing for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google My Business
• Photography and video editing
• Speedy balayage techniques
• Baby lights and face framing
• Two hair extension techniques
• Bridal and occasion styling
• Creative toning, blondes, and fashion colours using Schwarzkopf products

All learners on our NVQ Level 3 course are provided with an RJL black tunic. A hairdressing kit is not included, but if you require one, we can provide a tailored kit for an additional charge.

Alternatively, you can purchase a full NVQ Level 2 kit, which includes:

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

Cost of this full kit: £500