Hairdresser Apprentice
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Company PROSPETTIVE LIMITED
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Provider LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
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Location SE8 4PH
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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-2000060556
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Application Deadline Date 14/12/2026
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Start Date 06/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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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.