online hair COURSES

Looking to turn your passion into a successful career where you love going to work each day?

From beginners just starting their careers to experienced intermediate stylists and barbers, our online hair courses are ideal for busy and ambitious barbers and hairdressers who want to study from home in their free time.

our range of hair courses

We offer a wide range of hair courses here at Open Study College which are designed to be studied from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re working, caring for family, or simply have other commitments, having a busy lifestyle doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on pursuing your goals and developing your career. That’s why our range of hair courses can be studied at your own pace when you want, where you want.

what qualification do i need to be a hairdresser?

You will need a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing to be considered for a role in a salon.

We offer hairdressing courses from a couple of different awarding bodies, which are: QLS, Open Study College and Beauty Tribe.

You will have the opportunity to start from the very basics with some Level 2 courses, or if you’ve already started your beauty therapy journey, then we also offer Level 3 courses to develop your pre-existing skills.

distance learning hair courses

With distance learning, you can study the same subjects and qualifications you would in a traditional college, simply from home! It takes the location out of studying. You’ll save time and money on travelling, and if you have other life commitments, such as a full-time or part-time job, or if you have a family to look after, it may help to be able to study at a time that suits you.

There are no physical classes to attend or timetables to stick to. With 24-hour access to your course either online or through a study pack, you can study whenever you have free time (if that’s in the middle of the night it’s possible).

Single course

From £11.51 /month

or from £399 in full

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Frequently asked questions

According to National Careers Service, hairdressers start out by making an average of £14,000 a year.

Meanwhile, more experienced therapists will bring in £30,000 a year when working around 37 to 40 hours a week.

You will need a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing to be considered for a role in a salon.

We offer hairdressing courses from a couple of different awarding bodies, which are: QLS, Open Study College and Beauty Tribe.

You do not need a licence to cut people’s hair in the UK, that means that you can practice on any willing friends or family while you are learning from your course and earning your qualification.

If you are looking to open a hairdressers or a barbers, though, you may need to register your business with the local council, which could be in the form of a hairdressing license.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

When you enrol on an A Level course with OSC, you will receive the following benefits:

Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
Course materials with learning activities.
Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
A predicted grade on completion of your tutor-marked assignments, if required for your university application.
A free CV writing service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
The option to add your exams (and practical assessments where applicable) to your enrolment, meaning we will book and pay for your exams and assessments on your behalf, giving you one less thing to worry about and allowing you to focus on your studies instead.

Looking to speak to an adviser?

We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.

Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance learning colleges. We provide professionally recognised hair qualifications that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.

We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists that can help you choose the right hair qualifications for you.

Over the past 15 years we’ve enrolled over 100,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!

Our education specialists can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options and get you enrolled over the telephone.

As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.

If you’d like to speak to an education specialist about our online hair courses, simply complete the form here and you’ll get a call back at the requested time.

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online hair COURSES

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distance learning hair courses

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