Apprentice Hairdressing Professional

Harrison Hair Studio

BOOTLE (L20 4TZ)

Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 12 August 2025)

Posted on 23 July 2025

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Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to work in the salon. Applicants should be reliable, punctual, flexible, interested in style and fashion and willing to learn or update skills (including maths & English). We will offer off-the-job training with Collinge & Co Training and practical training with experienced staff in the salon.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
Shifts will be arranged on a rota basis by the salon - this will include weekend working.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Duration

2 years

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

  • Greeting Clients & Offering Hospitality
  • Assisting with salon services e.g. shampooing, application of colour, application of treatments
  • Assisting with reception duties e.g. answering the phone, booking client appointments
  • Cleaning - e.g. brushing hair from the floor
  • Offering own services to clients under supervision as part of in-salon training

Where you'll work

HARRISON HAIR STUDIO
UNIT 1
STELLA NOVA WASHINGT
BOOTLE
L20 4TZ

Training

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

Training provider

COLLINGE & CO TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • 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.
  • 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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
  • Off-the-job training will be provided one day per week at Collinge & Co’s Training site in Liverpool
  • Additional on-the-job training will also be provided within the salon workplace

More training information

  • This vacancy is for an apprentice who will work towards the Hairdressing Professional Standard
  • Off-the-job training will take place either at Collinge & Co Training in Liverpool or online, on one designated day each week
  • On-the-job training will take place within the employer's salon
  • Further training specific to products used within the salon may also be provided by the manufacturers

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 3 (or above / or equivalent))
  • Mathematics (grade 3 (or above / or equivalent))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Committed to hair as career

Other requirements

The vacancy will involve working with colourants and other chemical products. PPE will be provided.

About this employer

Harrison Hair Studio are both a well-stablished and modern salon within the heart of Bootle, Merseyside. Winner of multiple awards and within the top 3 rated hairdressers in Liverpool area - Collinge & Co are pleased to work with Harrison Hair Studio as your employer.

https://www.harrisonhairstudio.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible Progression to Advanced & Creative Hair Professional program
  • Professional Hair Stylist

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLLINGE & CO TRAINING LIMITED

Jill Alexander

jill.alexander@collingeandco.com

01519092056

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333386.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 12 August 2025)

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