Apprentice Hair Stylist

Summary

Salon Carina is offering a fantastic opportunity to begin your hairdressing career as our new apprentice. You will be mentored by experts in our friendly, modern, and professional salon. You will complete accredited qualifications at college while gaining practical, hands-on experience through training sessions, observation, and in-salon mentoring.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Starting apprenticeship wage of £7.55 per hour, which will be reviewed as you learn and develop.

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Hours

Working hours will be slightly flexible, scheduled between the salon opening times: Monday: 09.00- 16.30 (college day) Tuesday to Saturday: 09.00-18.30

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

Located within the Brackenborough Lakes Resort on the outskirts of Louth, Salon Carina is a vibrant salon offering clients a high-quality, personal service. As our new apprentice, you will be fully mentored and supported by our highly skilled team, helping you to develop into a fully qualified stylist.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Observing and learning different cutting and styling techniques
Being mentored and completing practical training with qualified stylists and the salon owner
Building strong relationships with our clients and providing exceptional customer service
Front-of-house duties, including booking appointments, answering the telephone, and welcoming customers
Attending college training and external training sessions
Learning how to shampoo hair in preparation for the stylist
Learning how to blow-dry and straighten hair correctly
Learning proper techniques for colouring and colour removal
Assisting our qualified stylists with hair foils
Maintaining salon cleanliness through housekeeping and laundry duties
Replenishing stock and ensuring the salon is presented in the best way possible
Carrying out all other associated duties as required

Where you’ll work

Salon Carina Brackenborough Lakes Resort
Cordeaux Corner
Louth
LN11 0SZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

TEC PARTNERSHIP

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

Our Hairdressing apprenticeships run on a college day-release model
You will attend college sessions at The Grimsby Institute, once each week on a Monday (09.00-16.30, within term-time only)
You will then work flexibly in the salon Tuesday to Friday, observing and learning from our highly skilled team
Grimsby Institute provides a free college bus service in and around the local area, to help with travel to and from college

You will complete a Level 2 Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship Standard, and Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professionals, as well as a bespoke programme of practical, technical and vocational learning.

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Good work ethic
Friendly and approachable
Genuine interest in hair

Other requirements

Salon Carina is located within the Brackenborough Lakes Resort, just on the outskirts of Louth. Please check the location and ensure you would be able to travel to work every day. As part of this apprenticeship you will attend day-release college sessions once each week at The Grimsby Institute (Mondays). There is a free college bus service available in and around the local area - https://grimsby.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GIFHE-TRANSPORT-TIMETABLE-24.25-MASTER.pdf

About this company

Salon Carina is a vibrant hair and beauty salon nestled within the peaceful Brackenborough Lakes Resort, just outside the charming market town of Louth, Lincolnshire. We’re passionate about helping our clients look and feel their absolute best, offering expert hairdressing, skincare, beauty, and wellness treatments in a warm and welcoming environment. - - At Salon Carina, we believe in the power of a complete beauty experience, blending expert hairdressing with top-tier beauty, body treatments, and makeup services. Our commitment to excellence and creativity sets us apart, making us a trusted destination for clients seeking to achieve their ultimate beauty vision. - - Salon Carina is more than just a workplace; it’s a vibrant community where your passion for hairdressing will thrive. Whether you're starting your journey in hairdressing or looking to build a lasting career, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a friendly, inspiring setting.

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After this apprenticeship

Salon Carina is offering this apprenticeship with a view of the successful candidate continuing onto a long-term career in the industry
There may be an opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Helena Gollings

myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk

01472 311222

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317619.

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