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Hairdresser Apprentice

Prospettive Limited · London · posted 18 September 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Starts
20 October 2026
Closing date
16 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • Welcoming clients to the salon and providing a friendly, professional service.
  • Preparing clients for their appointments and ensuring they are comfortable.
  • Learning how to answer the salon telephone professionally and confidently.
  • Learning how to take telephone enquiries and provide appropriate information to clients.
  • Learning how to book, amend and manage client appointments using the salon's booking system.
  • Developing a thorough understanding of how the salon booking system works, including checking availability, managing appointments and keeping client information up to date.
  • Shampooing and conditioning clients' hair.
  • Assisting senior hairdressers during cutting, colouring and styling appointments.
  • Learning and practising professional hairdressing techniques under supervision.
  • Preparing products, tools and equipment required for hair services.
  • Keeping workstations clean, tidy and fully prepared for each client.
  • Cleaning and sanitising tools and equipment in accordance with salon hygiene procedures.
  • Assisting with blow-drying, styling and finishing services as their skills develop.
  • Preparing colour products and assisting with colour services under appropriate supervision.
  • Learning how to carry out consultations and understand clients' hair needs and expectations.
  • Helping to maintain stock levels and informing the team when products or supplies need replenishing.
  • Assisting with general salon duties, including keeping the reception and client areas clean and presentable.
  • Supporting the team with preparing the salon before opening and cleaning and closing down at the end of the day.
  • Providing professional and friendly customer service throughout the client's visit.
  • Learning about professional haircare products and developing knowledge of how to recommend suitable products to clients.
  • Following salon health and safety, hygiene and professional standards at all times.
  • Taking part in regular training and development as part of the apprenticeship.
  • Attending in-house cutting and colouring courses free of charge, delivered by an experienced professional hair educator with over 20 years of hands-on salon-floor experience.
  • Putting new techniques and knowledge from the in-house training into practice under the guidance of experienced salon staff.
  • Working as part of the salon team and developing confidence, communication skills and professional standards.
  • Completing apprenticeship-related learning, coursework and assessments as required.

Your training

53 Deptford Broadway, SE8 4PH, London - the goal will be to have the training once a week - The hairdresser apprentice will train in-person with the educator.

Where it leads

To be discussed upon completion of apprenticeship.

About Prospettive Limited

We are an independent salon based in the artistic heart of Deptford, just a 2-minute walk from the DLR. Our diverse clientele reflects the creative and eclectic energy of the area.

What we believe in
At The Bohemians, we care about creating a salon environment where both our clients and our team feel comfortable, respected and inspired.

We offer:
*A healthy, supportive and inclusive salon environment
*A strong focus on artistic expression and individuality
*Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free products
*Regular and consistent cutting and colour training
*Opportunities to develop your skills and creativity
*Collaboration with local and London-based artists
*Regular artistic events, projects and creative collaborations
*A team culture that embraces different forms of artistic expression.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 53 DEPTFORD BROADWAY, LONDON, SE8 4PH

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