Hairdressing Apprentice

Join our Hairdressing Level 2 Apprenticeship to master essential hairdressing skills and deliver top-notch service. Gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced stylists, and kickstart your career in the hairdressing industry. Apply now to turn your passion into a profession.

What you'll do

As a Hairdressing Level 2 Apprentice, your typical day involves learning and practicing a variety of hairdressing skills while providing excellent customer service. You'll:

• Assist senior stylists with client consultations, understanding their desired hairstyles and preferences.
• Learn and perform basic hairdressing services such as shampooing, cutting, colouring, and styling under supervision.

Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the salon, including sanitising equipment and keeping work areas tidy.

• Greet clients warmly, offer refreshments, and ensure their comfort throughout their visit.
• Learn about hair care products and recommend appropriate products to clients based on their hair type and styling preferences.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as booking appointments, managing inventory, and processing payments.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to further develop your skills and knowledge in hairdressing techniques.
• Collaborate with senior stylists to provide exceptional service and create a positive salon experience for clients.
• Your day as an apprentice will be hands-on and varied, providing valuable opportunities to learn and grow in the hairdressing industry while delivering excellent service to clients.

Training

The apprentice will be trained by their employer alongside Heart of England Training.

After the apprenticeship

On successful completion of Level 2 standard in hairdressing, there may be the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 Advanced Hairdressing Standard and a good training programme.

Alternatively, you could become a full-time stylist, running a column.

You could go on to a Level 2 Barbering apprenticeship.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

Willing to work weekends and late nights. Long periods of being on your feet. Assisting with cleaning and reception duties. High demand over holiday periods, e.g. summer and Christmas.

About the employer

Studio 88 is Godmanchester & Huntingdon's latest professional hair salon & barbershop, offering the best in styling, treatments, colouring & extensions.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Hairdressing professional (level 2), Hair and beauty
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 16 hours a week. Working week: 16 hours per week, exact hours and times to be discussed at interview stage.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £6,656 a year