Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Summary

Salon apprentice Required, Q Cut Hairdressing Salon in Kew Gardens is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for individuals passionate about pursuing a career in hairdressing. As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional salon environment, learning from highly skilled stylists within a fashion forward salon.

Wage

£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Hours

Your working week will be Tuesday - Saturday, 8:45am - 6.00pm. Sunday - Day off Monday - Day off

45 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 June 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The role includes assisting with day-to-day salon duties,

Providing customer service,
Developing your hairdressing skills in cutting, coloring, and styling.
You will be supported with training, professional development, and guidance, allowing you to build a strong foundation for your career in the beauty industry.

This apprenticeship is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, creative field.

Where you’ll work

295 Sandycombe Road
Richmond
TW9 3LU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD

Your training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
Evaluate the results of the service.
Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
Evaluate the results of the service.

Your training plan

As an apprentice at Q Cut Hairdressing Salon, you will receive comprehensive training directly within the salon, allowing you to learn in a real-world, hands-on environment. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be assessed by our training provider on-site, ensuring you gain the necessary skills and knowledge to progress in your career. The combination of practical experience and professional assessments will help you refine your technique and meet industry standards, ensuring you develop both confidence and expertise in all aspects of hairdressing.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Q Cut is a vibrant boutique hairdressing salon in the heart of Kew Gardens offering a wide range of exclusive services in both Hair and Beauty. The salon offers a comprehensive range of hair and beauty services, catering to diverse client needs.

http://www.qcutsalon.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

At Q Cut Hairdressing Salon, the expected career path for an apprentice is designed to provide long-term growth and advancement within the salon. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to become a junior stylist, where you can further develop your skills in cutting, coloring, and styling.

As you gain more experience and expertise, you could progress to a senior stylist position, taking on a larger client base and more complex tasks. With continued dedication and the right skillset, you may also have the opportunity to advance to a managerial or leadership role, such as salon supervisor or salon manager.

The salon values professional growth, and there are ample opportunities for career development and specialisation in areas like advanced coloring techniques and fashion photo shoots.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Q Cut Hair Salon

Syd Hayes

info@qcutsalon.com

0208 948 8609

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312502.

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Closes on Wednesday 28 May 2025

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