Hairdresser Apprentice

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

What you'll do

• 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.

Training

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.

After the apprenticeship

To be discussed upon completion of apprenticeship.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Maths and English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C))

About the employer

We are an independent salon based in the artistic heart of Deptford, just a 2-minute walk from the DLR. Our diverse clientele reflects the creative and eclectic energy of the area.

What we believe in

At The Bohemians, we care about creating a salon environment where both our clients and our team feel comfortable, respected and inspired.

We offer:

• A healthy, supportive and inclusive salon environment
• A strong focus on artistic expression and individuality
• Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free products
• Regular and consistent cutting and colour training
• Opportunities to develop your skills and creativity
• Collaboration with local and London-based artists
• Regular artistic events, projects and creative collaborations
• A team culture that embraces different forms of artistic expression.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Hairdressing professional (level 2), Hair and beauty
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: To be confirmed during interview stage.
• Start date: 20 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year