Apprentice hairdresser

As a hairdressing apprentice, you'll take on various roles and responsibilities within a salon setting, including:

Assisting Senior Stylists: Supporting experienced hairdressers with client consultations, preparation, and during hair treatments and services Shampooing and Conditioning: Performing basic hair care tasks such as shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments for clients Styling Assistance: Assisting with blow-drying, curling, straightening, and styling clients' hair according to their preferences Color Mixing and Application: Helping to prepare hair dye formulations, applying color, highlights, and other treatments under supervision Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensuring salon cleanliness by tidying workstations, washing and sterilising tools, and maintaining a hygienic environment Client Interaction: Interacting with clients in a professional and courteous manner, providing assistance, answering questions, and scheduling appointments Product Sales: Recommending and selling hair care products to clients based on their needs and preferences Learning and Development: Actively participating in training sessions, workshops, and educational programmes to enhance skills and knowledge Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering to salon health and safety protocols, including proper handling of chemicals, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety guidelines Portfolio Building: Documenting your work, progress, and achievements through a portfolio of completed hairstyles, treatments, and client feedback By taking on these responsibilities, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience and develop the skills necessary for a successful career in hairdressing

Training:

In salon training is part of an apprenticeship, where you develop skills day to day. This would include a day a week at a training provider away from the salon, where they will structure your training to work through the apprenticeship. 

Training Outcome:

There could be potential to continue into a level 3, continued development after completing the level 2 is essential to gain skills and grow as a stylist.

Employer Description:

ESSENCE HAIR has traded for over 25 years and have generated numerous apprentices into a career in hairdressing. Essence Hair is a warm friendly salon that encourages staff to progress in there strengths and goals

Working Hours :
The salon working hours are Monday - Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm Thursday and Friday, either 9.30am or 10.30am start until 6.00pm or 8.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 4.30pm with 1 day off per week and 1 day off site training. These days and times will be arranged on starting.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Kindness