ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Colour and Lighten Hair Services

This qualification is a practical, competence-based hairdressing course designed to build professional colouring and lightening skills aligned with industry standards and realistic salon practice.

• Industry-recognised Level 2 vocational qualification

• Practical training in colouring and lightening techniques

• Focus on health, safety, and hygiene standards

• Client consultation and hair analysis skills

• Knowledge of hair science and colour theory

• Prepares learners for salon employment and further study

The ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Colour and Lighten Hair Services is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively perform hair colouring and lightening services in a professional salon environment. The qualification develops both theoretical understanding and hands-on competence in line with industry expectations.

• Understanding hair structure and science in relation to colouring

• Safe application of colouring and lightening products

• Professional client consultation techniques

• Identification of hair and scalp conditions affecting services

• Use of colour theory and international colour chart principles

• Preparation for salon-based employment or further qualifications

This qualification develops the core knowledge and practical skills required to deliver professional colouring and lightening services safely and effectively in a salon environment.

• Understand hair science and structure in relation to colour services

• Apply health, safety, and hygiene practices in salon environments

• Conduct effective client consultations and hair analysis

• Understand and use colouring and lightening products correctly

• Apply colour selection principles using colour theory

• Understand effects of chemical services on hair and scalp

This course is suitable for learners who want to begin or develop a career in hairdressing, particularly in colouring and technical hair services, within a professional salon environment.

• Aspiring hairdressers starting their career in the beauty industry

• Salon assistants seeking formal qualification in colour services

• Learners progressing from Level 1 hair or beauty qualifications

• Individuals interested in chemical hair services and colour work

• Job seekers aiming for salon-based employment roles

• Candidates preparing for advanced hairdressing qualifications

This qualification is designed to be accessible to beginners, with no advanced prior experience required, though basic literacy and an interest in hairdressing are recommended.

• Minimum age of 16 years or above

• Basic English language and communication skills required

Assessment is competency-based and designed to evaluate both practical ability and underpinning theoretical knowledge in realistic salon environments.

• Practical observation of hair colouring and lightening services

• Written or knowledge-based assessments

• Portfolio of evidence from training activities

• Professional discussion or oral questioning

Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to progress into employment or further advanced training in hairdressing and related technical services.

• ICTQual Level 3 Hairdressing or Colour Specialist qualifications

• Employment as junior stylist or salon assistant

• Advanced technical hair colouring and creative colour roles

• Further qualifications in salon management or beauty therapy