Advanced Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship

Summary

Maddison's Hair Design is currently looking to recruit an Advanced Creative Hair Professional Apprentice to join their vibrant and busy salon. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who have successfully completed their Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship and are now ready to take the next step in their hairdressing career.

Wage

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

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Training course

Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)

Hours

Days and hours will be confirmed by the employer. Total hours per week: 30 minimum, 40 maximum. To include Saturdays.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

As part of your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience by carrying out a variety of tasks within the salon, including:

Shampooing and treatments
Blow drying and styling
Hair colouring and colour correction
Assisting other team members
Front of house duties
General salon upkeep and client care

Where you’ll work

24-26 HIGH STREET
POOLE
BH15 1BP

Training

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

College or training organisation

FRANCESCO GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Your training course

Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Research fashion trends using the results to plan, design, create, produce and present a fashion forward hairstyle collection, identifying the purpose and message of the given collection. Analyse factors influencing the design and creation of the collection of hairstyle looks including the target audience.
Carry out in-depth consultation and complex analysis of the client hair to plan, create and style the collection of hairstyle looks. Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst creating the collection of hair looks. Use and adapt a range of technical skills to create a collection of hairstyle looks using: 1. sectioning and cutting guidelines to achieve the required look. 2. precision and personalised cutting techniques tailored to suit individual characteristics . 3. creative finishing and dressing techniques. 4. advanced creative colouring Use a range of products, tools and equipment in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy.
Present and promote the collection internally using a visual medium. Evaluate the results of the collection against the research results to improve further practice.
Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst completing smoothing and strengthening services. Carry out in-depth complex analysis of the client hair and scalp to plan and agree the smoothing and strengthening services.
Use and apply products, tools and equipment, to smooth and strengthen clients’ hair to the degree of straightness required. Resolve problems that may occur during and after the hair smoothing and strengthening process. Use a range of products, tools and equipment in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy. Evaluate the results of the service and provide advice on future services and products.
Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst completing Creative colour conversion services. Carry out tests and an in-depth complex consultation of the client hair and scalp to plan and agree the creative colour conversion service. Analyse factors influencing the selection of the colour conversion technique used.
Provide an creative colour conversion service to change the depth and tone of the hair in accordance with legal requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. Creative Colour conversion services to include: 1. Using creative sectioning techniques to personalise the colour result and enhance the finished look. 2. toning through bespoke creative formulation, colour blending/shading. Resolve problems that may occur during creative colour conversion service
Removing artificial colour. Removing bands of colour. Recolouring hair treated with lightener. Using pre-pigmentation and colour. Recolouring hair that has had artificial colour removed. Correcting highlights and lowlights. Uses and applies the products, tools and equipment, in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy.
Semi- permanent, quasi (mildly oxidising), permanent colour, pre-lighteners, colour removers for artificial colour. Complete and evaluate the results of the service and provide advice on future services, aftercare and products.

Your training plan

Your training will be delivered by FG Apprenticeships and will lead to a Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, awarded by VTCT, a nationally recognised qualification. Training includes both practical and theory-based sessions delivered weekly at our academy, where you'll benefit from:

Industry-standard salon facilities
Interactive lecture rooms and training resources
Access to laptops and online learning tools
One-to-one support sessions

Progress reviews are held every 10 -12 weeks, at your salon with your employer and an academy representative

Course Modules Include:

Fashion-Forward Trends:

Research and present a collection of hairstyle looks
Use creative and precision techniques

Smoothing and Straightening Services:

Client consultation
Advanced smoothing and straightening techniques

Advanced Creative Colour Conversion:

Client consultation
Creative colour changes and colour correction

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Hairdressing (grade Pass or above)

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
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
A genuine passion

Other requirements

Please provide as much detail as possible in your application. Ensure you’ve considered your commute, travel time, and method of transport.

About this company

Maddison's Hair Design is characterised by a lively, welcoming vibe in a friendly, sophisticated atmosphere. Based in Poole, Dorset, our hair salon offers a complete range of services for all ages. Specialising in colour, we provide first-class hairdressing services. We are proud to have been awarded the Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert Status, which is the highest accolade for colour in the world of Hairdressing.

https://maddison-hairdressers.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, potential career paths include:

Stylist / Senior Stylist
Colour Technician / Colour Expert
Hairdressing Educator
Salon Manager / Franchisee
Salon Owner
Product / Technical Representative
Trichologist
Session / Catwalk Stylist
Cruise Ship Hairdresser

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FRANCESCO GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@fgapprenticeships.co.uk

07791077487

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316103.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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