Hair Apprentice
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Company: MERAKI HAIR DESIGN LIMITED
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Location: St. Ives, PE27 5AY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Hair and beauty
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Ref: NAS-2000034784
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Application Deadline Date: 02/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Tuesday - Saturday (including one evening per week) Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
We’re passionate about developing future hairdressers. Enjoy complimentary hair appointments, retail commission, expert training with Bumble and bumble and L’Oréal Professionnel, external courses, and opportunities to work on photoshoots and backstage events as your career grows.
Training to be Provided
- Full apprenticeship training and support via Cambridge Regional College
- Ongoing education and development opportunities
- Experience working with a leading professional haircare brand
- A friendly and supportive salon environment
- Opportunities to get involved with fashion, editorial, and creative projects
Future Prospects
- We’re committed to supporting our apprentices beyond their qualification
- Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, we’ll guide you through your End-Point Assessment (EPA) and, where opportunities are available, we’d always love to offer permanent positions to our apprentices
- Before progressing to the salon floor as a fully qualified stylist, you’ll take part in our bespoke Meraki Graduate Stylist Programme
- This typically lasts around six months and is designed to build your confidence, refine your technical skills, and ensure you’re fully prepared to deliver the Meraki standard of service before graduating to the salon floor as a stylist
Vacancy Detail
Are you passionate about hair, fashion, and the beauty industry? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Hairdressing Apprentice to join our friendly, creative, and professional salon team.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of hairdressing while working alongside experienced stylists in a busy salon environment.
You’ll receive hands-on training, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and become part of a salon that is passionate about education, creativity, and career development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greeting and welcoming clients
- Shampooing and conditioning clients’ hair
- Preparing clients for services
- Maintaining salon cleanliness and presentation
- Making refreshments for clients
- Assisting stylists throughout the day
- Managing towels, gowns, and salon equipment
- Answering telephone calls and booking appointments
- Supporting stock management and salon organisation
- Learning hairdressing techniques and working towards your qualification
- Providing exceptional customer service at all times
What We Offer:
- Full apprenticeship training and support
- Ongoing education and development opportunities
- Experience working with a leading professional haircare brand
- A friendly and supportive salon environment
- Opportunities to get involved with fashion, editorial, and creative projects
- Potential career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
No previous salon experience is required – just enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a passion for hair and beauty.