Hairdresser Apprentice

  • Company: PROSPETTIVE LIMITED
  • Location: SE8 4PH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Hair and beauty
  • Ref: NAS-2000054380
  • Application Deadline Date: 16/10/2026
  • Start Date: 20/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: To be confirmed during interview stage.

Brief Description

The Hairdresser Apprentice will work alongside experienced salon staff to develop practical hairdressing skills and gain valuable experience within a professional salon environment.

Training to be Provided

53 Deptford Broadway, SE8 4PH, London - the goal will be to have the training once a week - The hairdresser apprentice will train in-person with the educator.

Future Prospects

To be discussed upon completion of apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail


  • Welcoming clients to the salon and providing a friendly, professional service.

  • Preparing clients for their appointments and ensuring they are comfortable.

  • Learning how to answer the salon telephone professionally and confidently.

  • Learning how to take telephone enquiries and provide appropriate information to clients.

  • Learning how to book, amend and manage client appointments using the salon's booking system.

  • Developing a thorough understanding of how the salon booking system works, including checking availability, managing appointments and keeping client information up to date.

  • Shampooing and conditioning clients' hair.

  • Assisting senior hairdressers during cutting, colouring and styling appointments.

  • Learning and practising professional hairdressing techniques under supervision.

  • Preparing products, tools and equipment required for hair services.

  • Keeping workstations clean, tidy and fully prepared for each client.

  • Cleaning and sanitising tools and equipment in accordance with salon hygiene procedures.

  • Assisting with blow-drying, styling and finishing services as their skills develop.

  • Preparing colour products and assisting with colour services under appropriate supervision.

  • Learning how to carry out consultations and understand clients' hair needs and expectations.

  • Helping to maintain stock levels and informing the team when products or supplies need replenishing.

  • Assisting with general salon duties, including keeping the reception and client areas clean and presentable.

  • Supporting the team with preparing the salon before opening and cleaning and closing down at the end of the day.

  • Providing professional and friendly customer service throughout the client's visit.

  • Learning about professional haircare products and developing knowledge of how to recommend suitable products to clients.

  • Following salon health and safety, hygiene and professional standards at all times.

  • Taking part in regular training and development as part of the apprenticeship.

  • Attending in-house cutting and colouring courses free of charge, delivered by an experienced professional hair educator with over 20 years of hands-on salon-floor experience.

  • Putting new techniques and knowledge from the in-house training into practice under the guidance of experienced salon staff.

  • Working as part of the salon team and developing confidence, communication skills and professional standards.

  • Completing apprenticeship-related learning, coursework and assessments as required.

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