Closes on 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm.
Position
Apprentice Hairdresser
Location
CLIPPY’S HAIR COMPANYTURF STBODMINCORNWALLPL31 2DJ
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices applies.
Hours and Duration
Four days a week in the workplace and one day per week at college. Saturday is one of the working days; possibly a late night on Thursday. 40 hours a week. 2‑year apprenticeship.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.
Responsibilities
- Assisting stylists with day‑to‑day salon tasks
- Greeting and looking after clients to ensure a welcoming experience
- Shampooing, conditioning, and preparing clients for services
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the salon
- Learning a wide range of hairdressing techniques and skills
- Adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment
- Applying safe, hygienic, and effective methods during hairdressing services
- Using communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements
- Maintaining client confidentiality and comfort
- Advising clients on maintenance, complementary services and retail products
- Promoting yourself, the salon, products and services via social channels
- Carrying out wider salon duties to support the business (services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling, sales)
- Using products, tools and equipment per legal requirements
- Completing and maintaining client records
- Working as part of a team to support the salon business
- Using working methods that promote environmental and sustainable practices
- Conducting consultations and hair, skin, scalp analysis, and industry tests
- Identifying contraindications or limiting factors that may affect the service
- Performing core hairdressing services such as cutting, styling, colouring and lightening, and evaluating results
- Work towards Level 2 Hairdressing apprenticeship standard
- Receive on‑and‑off‑the‑job training and support from an assessor and apprenticeship advisor
- Attend Cornwall College, St Austell, one day per week as part of training
Requirements
- GCSE in Maths grade 4
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Customer care skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
About the Employer
Specialists in colour correction and complete transformations, we are a five‑star salon awarded by the Good Salon Guide. Our expert stylists deliver exceptional service on each visit, with plenty of time and attention for each client.
Next Steps
Once you have completed the Level 2 Hair Professional apprenticeship you may progress to the Level 3 Advanced Hair Professional apprenticeship.
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