Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals Level 3 Apprenticeship

Summary

We are seeking motivated individuals to work in our salon Angels the applicant needs to have either completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship or have studied both Level 2 and Level 3 in a full-time college setting. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to build on their existing knowledge and take the next step in their career.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)

Hours

Schedule: Monday to Friday & Weekends. Shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Maintaining a safe and clean working environment
Assisting senior team members to deliver salon services
Engaging positively with clients and promoting a positive image of yourself and the salon
Greeting and gowning clients in readiness for their appointment
Preparing equipment and products for each appointment
Carrying out shampooing, conditioning treatments, cutting, colouring, lightening, and finishing techniques and any other tasks deemed suitable under supervision
Answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries and making appointments with team members' support
Processing client payments with team member support
Making and serving refreshments for the clients
Promoting our salon services and products
Ensuring that the salon is clean and tidy at the end of every shift
Commitment to training by attending all training sessions, courses, assessments and reviews
Attending staff meetings

Where you'll work

1 Larkhill Place
Liverpool
L13 9BS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

Your training course

Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Research fashion trends using the results to plan, design, create, produce and present a fashion forward hairstyle collection, identifying the purpose and message of the given collection. Analyse factors influencing the design and creation of the collection of hairstyle looks including the target audience.
Carry out in-depth consultation and complex analysis of the client hair to plan, create and style the collection of hairstyle looks. Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst creating the collection of hair looks. Use and adapt a range of technical skills to create a collection of hairstyle looks using: 1. sectioning and cutting guidelines to achieve the required look. 2. precision and personalised cutting techniques tailored to suit individual characteristics . 3. creative finishing and dressing techniques. 4. advanced creative colouring Use a range of products, tools and equipment in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy.
Present and promote the collection internally using a visual medium. Evaluate the results of the collection against the research results to improve further practice.
Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst completing smoothing and strengthening services. Carry out in-depth complex analysis of the client hair and scalp to plan and agree the smoothing and strengthening services.
Use and apply products, tools and equipment, to smooth and strengthen clients’ hair to the degree of straightness required. Resolve problems that may occur during and after the hair smoothing and strengthening process. Use a range of products, tools and equipment in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy. Evaluate the results of the service and provide advice on future services and products.
Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst completing Creative colour conversion services. Carry out tests and an in-depth complex consultation of the client hair and scalp to plan and agree the creative colour conversion service. Analyse factors influencing the selection of the colour conversion technique used.
Provide an creative colour conversion service to change the depth and tone of the hair in accordance with legal requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. Creative Colour conversion services to include: 1. Using creative sectioning techniques to personalise the colour result and enhance the finished look. 2. toning through bespoke creative formulation, colour blending/shading. Resolve problems that may occur during creative colour conversion service
Removing artificial colour. Removing bands of colour. Recolouring hair treated with lightener. Using pre-pigmentation and colour. Recolouring hair that has had artificial colour removed. Correcting highlights and lowlights. Uses and applies the products, tools and equipment, in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy.
Semi- permanent, quasi (mildly oxidising), permanent colour, pre-lighteners, colour removers for artificial colour. Complete and evaluate the results of the service and provide advice on future services, aftercare and products.

Your training plan

You will train one full day a week at college and work 4 days at our salon.

Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

We’re your go-to hair haven in the heart of the city – a little gem where style meets soul. At Angels, we’ve been transforming looks for locals who know they’re in trusted hands. From luxurious treatments to on-trend cuts, our talented stylists bring hair dreams to life—one snip, style, and smile at a time. Whether it’s bold colours, soft waves, or sleek sophistication, we’re here to craft your perfect look. Take a peek at our services and see what we can do for you. Hair is at the heart of everything we do. Angels is more than just a salon—it’s your personal escape, your beauty sanctuary. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll always be welcomed with warmth, creativity, and care. Let us make your Angels experience unforgettable.

After this apprenticeship

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

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