More than 43,000 hairdressing and beauty businesses generate more than £7.5bn for the UK economy. A career in hairdressing is about more than cutting and colouring hair. It requires a complete skillset that includes:
With the relevant experience and qualifications, someone who started off working in a salon on a Saturday could find themselves progressing to a junior stylist then, eventually taking charge of their own salon. As you work your way up in a salon, you will learn how to:
Many salons today have diversified space to other specialists, such as nail technicians, make-up artists and tanning experts. You can find out more about careers in hairdressing from the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority and National Hairdressers’ Federation.
Name: Sarah Beard - Hairdressing Apprenticeship Alumni
Course: Hairdressing
Image caption: NWSLC staff member Sarah Beard Sarah Beard, now NWSLC Salon Team Leader, studied a Hairdressing apprenticeship with NWSLC for 2 years in 1989, previously known as the Youth Training Scheme. Sarah earned up to £29.50 per week from her employer in her first year, increasing to £39.50 in her final year. Sarah visited college 1 day a week over the two years, spending...Read more
Name: Alina Puttock
Course: Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Image Caption: NWSLC student Alina Puttock Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship Why did you decide to study an apprenticeship? One of the main reasons why I studied an apprenticeship in hairdressing is because it allowed me to gain skills and experience while working at a salon. This meant I was hands on and learning at the same time rather than being stuck in a classroom, which...Read more
Name: Denver Newby
Course: Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Image Caption: NWSLC student Denver Newby ( right ) Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship Why did you decide to study an apprenticeship? Denver (right) explains – I decided to study an apprenticeship in hairdressing because I’ve always dreamed of becoming a hairdresser. I am a more hands on person who likes to be creative with a good ethic and an apprenticeship suits me better. For me,...Read more
Name: Charlotte Fentiman
Course: Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Image Caption: NWSLC student Charlotte Fentiman Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship Charlotte always knew she wanted to be a hairdresser so she found a Saturday job at The Salon in Exhall when she was still at school. “My Manager encouraged me to get clients straight away so I’ve had a client base from the start.” “During the Apprenticeship, I also studied at the College for one...Read more
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