Hair Apprentice on Gloucester Road, Bristol

Love hair, enjoy being creative and want to learn a skill you can build a career around?

As a Hairdressing Apprentice, you’ll learn the ins and outs of working in a salon, from helping clients feel their best to developing the practical skills needed to become a qualified hairdresser. You’ll work alongside experienced stylists, learn on the job and build your confidence as you develop your own skills.

What will you learn?

Throughout your Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship with Reflections Training Academy, you’ll work towards a recognised qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a real salon.

You’ll learn how to:

• Wash, condition and treat hair using the right products and techniques for different hair types
• Cut hair using essential techniques to create different styles and finishes
• Style and finish hair, including blow-drying and creating a range of looks
• Colour hair and understand the basics of colouring services, including consultation and safety
• Consult with clients to understand what they want and recommend suitable services
• Keep your salon safe, clean and professional, including understanding hygiene, health and safety
• Deliver great customer service and build the communication skills needed to make clients feel comfortable
• Understand the hair industry, including products, professional standards and how salons operate

What will your apprenticeship involve?

Most of your learning will happen in the salon, where you’ll put your skills into practice and learn from experienced professionals. You’ll also attend training with Reflections Training Academy, usually one day every two weeks, where you’ll develop your techniques, build your knowledge and work towards your qualification.

You’ll start by building the foundations before progressing as your confidence and ability grow. You’ll also develop transferable skills such as teamwork, organisation, communication and problem-solving.

Is this the right role for you?

You don't need to know everything about hairdressing already. What matters is that you're enthusiastic about learning, enjoy working with people, take pride in what you do and are ready to get stuck in. Hairdressing is hands-on, creative and all about developing your skills over time.

Ready to turn your interest in hair into a career? Apply now and take your first step towards becoming a qualified hair professional.

At Reflections Training Academy, we've been training the next generation of hair professionals since 1984. During your Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship, you'll attend academy training where you'll develop your practical hairdressing skills, learn new techniques and work towards your qualification with support from experienced tutors.

From shampooing and styling to cutting and colouring, you'll build on what you learn in the salon and develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to progress as a hairdresser. You'll learn alongside other apprentices, take part in practical sessions and gain an understanding of the standards and techniques used in the hair industry.

Once you have completed your trainee apprenticeship role you will then be fully qualified. You will have the option to go on to a level 3 programme in Advanced & Creative Hairdressing.