Salon apprentice

Salon apprentice required. Gain first‑hand experience working in a Superbrand salon. Full training will be provided leading to an accredited Hair Professional qualification which will be delivered in the salon.

• Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
• Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
• Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
• Maintain the client\’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
• Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
• Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
• Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
• Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
• Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
• Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
• Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
• Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
• Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
• Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
• Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
• Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
• Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re‑touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi‑permanent, demi‑permanent, quasi‑permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
• Evaluate the results of the service.
• Training schedule
• You will be trained in the Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals
• Training will take place in your salon and location dependant you could also attend an Academy or Hub for additional training
• Once completed, this will open the door to many exciting opportunities to further your career within Toni‑Guy
• GCSE in:
• English and Maths G.C.S.E (grade A -C or grades 4 and above)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• As an apprentice you will benefit from our world‑class training. You will be working with and learning from some of the best hairdressers in the world!
• Along with your apprenticeship salary, you will receive competitive company benefits and the opportunity to be a part of a global brand who believe in the perfect salon where people love to work and clients love to be!
• Salon responsibilities will include:
• Greeting clients
• Shampooing hair
• Supplying refreshments to clients
• Maintaining the presentation of the salon at all times, Toni‑Guy are the most powerful hairdressing brand in the world. The company is constantly evolving both commercially and artistically being at the forefront of the hairdressing industry. Its philosophy of catwalk to client and having the accolade of Superbrand status shows that Toni‑Guy continue to be the world leader in hairdressing education and training.
• £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Hairdressing professional (level 2) Hours Monday – Saturday, may include shifts, evenings and weekends. Some salons are open on Sundays but this will be included in your shift pattern if required. Salons will confirm shifts on interview. 40 hours a week Start date Sunday 2 November 2025 Duration 2 years