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Apprentice hairdresser
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Introduction
If you'd like to work on a team who enjoy what they do every day then be part of Essence Hair to learn your craft in a Level 2 Hairdressing apprenticeship.
Depending on your choice of provider, either in salon training or visit an academy, whilst learning on the job in a nurturing salon team environment.
About The Employer
ESSENCE HAIR has traded for over 25 years and have generated numerous apprentices into a career in hairdressing. Essence Hair is a warm friendly salon that encourages staff to progress in there strengths and goals.
What You'll Do
As a hairdressing apprentice, you'll take on various roles and responsibilities within a salon setting, including:
- Assisting Senior Stylists: Supporting experienced hairdressers with client consultations, preparation, and during hair treatments and services
- Shampooing and Conditioning: Performing basic hair care tasks such as shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments for clients
- Styling Assistance: Assisting with blow-drying, curling, straightening, and styling clients' hair according to their preferences
- Color Mixing and Application: Helping to prepare hair dye formulations, applying color, highlights, and other treatments under supervision
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensuring salon cleanliness by tidying workstations, washing and sterilising tools, and maintaining a hygienic environment
- Client Interaction: Interacting with clients in a professional and courteous manner, providing assistance, answering questions, and scheduling appointments
- Product Sales: Recommending and selling hair care products to clients based on their needs and preferences
- Learning and Development: Actively participating in training sessions, workshops, and educational programmes to enhance skills and knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering to salon health and safety protocols, including proper handling of chemicals, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety guidelines
- Portfolio Building: Documenting your work, progress, and achievements through a portfolio of completed hairstyles, treatments, and client feedback
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Training Outcome
There could be potential to continue into a level 3, continued development after completing the level 2 is essential to gain skills and grow as a stylist.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Kindness
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - Maths and English - 4
Course Information
- Course: Hairdressing professional (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Hair and beauty
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: The salon working hours are Monday - Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm Thursday and Friday, either 9.30am or 10.30am start until 6.00pm or 8.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 4.30pm with 1 day off per week and 1 day off site training. These days and times will be arranged on starting.
- Expected Duration: 2 Years
- Training Provider: CHEYNES TRAINING LIMITED
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