Hairdressing Apprentice

Summary

Are you passionate about hair and eager to start a rewarding career in the beauty industry? Our busy, high-street salon is looking for a motivated and creative individual to join us as a Hairdressing Apprentice! Start your journey towards a successful career in hairdressing today! Apply now to become part of our dynamic team.

Annual wage

£12,979.20 a year

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Benefits include in salon training with L’Oreal educator, access to online L’Oreal & Toni & Guy training. Personal hair care after probation period.

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Hours

Monday College Day Tuesday , Wednesday, Friday 9am - 5.30pm Thursday 9am - 5.30pm or 12pm - 8pm Saturday 8am - 3.30pm Sunday off *One day off in lieu of college training day, half hour lunch unpaid.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 7 January

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

A Hairdressing Apprenticeship is a hands-on training program designed to teach you the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to become a professional hairdresser while working in a real salon environment.

As an apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn, combining on-the-job experience with structured training to achieve an industry-recognised qualification.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:

As a hairdressing apprentice, your typical day will include a mix of practical tasks and learning experiences, such as:

Customer Interaction:

Welcoming clients, helping them feel comfortable, and assisting with their appointments taking client details and confirming bookings

Salon Maintenance:

Keeping the salon clean, organised, and fully stocked with products
Preparing and sterilising tools, equipment, and workstations

Assisting Stylists:

Supporting senior stylists during haircuts, colouring, styling, and treatments
Learning techniques by observing and practicing under supervision

Hair Care:

Washing, shampooing, and conditioning clients’ hair
Applying toners, rinses, and basic treatments as directed by the stylist

Learning and Development:

Attending training sessions and workshops to develop skills such as cutting, colouring, and styling
Studying health and safety regulations, customer service, and product knowledge

Supporting the Team:

Helping with product recommendations and retail sales
Building confidence in providing consultations as your skills improve

Where you’ll work

115A HIGH STREET

BRAMPTON

HUNTINGDON

PE28 4RA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

What You’ll Gain. A thorough understanding of the hairdressing industry. Practical skills in cutting, styling, and colouring hair. A recognised qualification and experience to kickstart your career.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about hair, eager to learn, and thrives in a creative and dynamic environment.

Training Overview:

During your apprenticeship, you’ll receive a blend of on-the-job training in a salon and off-the-job learning at a training provider, such as a college or academy.

Key Training Areas Include:

Hair Techniques:

Shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments. Basic cutting and styling techniques (e.g., blow-drying, curling). Colouring and lightening hair using various methods. Basic perming techniques and hair extensions (optional)

Client Care:

Conducting consultations to understand client needs
Recommending appropriate products and services

Health & Safety:

Hygiene and sterilisation procedures
Safe use of tools, equipment, and chemicals

Professionalism:

Understanding the expectations of working in a salon
Building strong customer service skills

Qualifications to be Gained:

Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals - this is the industry standard for becoming a qualified Junior Stylist. It focuses on practical skills and essential knowledge for hairdressing)
Functional Skills (if required). If you don’t already have GCSEs in English and maths (at Grade 4/C or above), you’ll also complete these qualifications in these subjects.
This Level 2 apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a successful career in hairdressing

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3 or D)
Maths (grade 3 or D)

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

Other requirements

Please consider logistics of getting to Brampton if not a local resident. Prepare to be busy and active all day.

About this company

Utopia Hair Bar is a constantly evolving hair salon. Our professional team have an ethos of unity and creativity. We believe in teamwork and providing our clients with a bespoke experience, striving to create the ultimate customer journey and the latest hair trends. Why Choose Us? Expert Guidance: Learn from an established and highly qualified team of stylists. Hands-On Experience: Work in a vibrant, fast-paced salon environment. Professional Development: Gain industry-recognized qualifications while mastering your craft.

https://www.utopiahairbar.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once you complete your Level 2 apprenticeship, you can progress to:

Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship (to become a senior stylist)
Specialist courses in areas like colouring, cutting, or bridal hair

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Camilla

01223 418778

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290736.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Sunday 5 January at 11:59pm)

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