Hairdressing Apprentice

BROWN HAIR LOUNGE LTD

Southampton, SOUTHAMPTON

Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 June 2026

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Summary

Start your career in hairdressing with Browns Hair Lounge in Hedge End.

As a Level 2 Hairdressing Apprentice, you will learn professional salon skills while working alongside experienced stylists. Gain hands-on experience, attend college training, and develop the knowledge needed to build a successful career in the hair industry.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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You salary will increase over the duration of your apprenticeship in line with the government requirements.

Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
The salon open times are below: Tuesday – 9am to 8pm Wednesday – 9am to 8pm Thursday – 9am to 8pm Friday – 9am to 8pm Saturday – 8:30am to 4:30pm You will work on a shift pattern with Sunday and Monday off.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

  • Welcome clients and provide excellent customer service
  • Assist stylists during client appointments
  • Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp
  • Prepare clients for cutting, colouring and styling services
  • Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic salon environment
  • Prepare and mix hair colouring products under supervision
  • Support with blow-drying, styling and finishing hair
  • Manage appointments and assist with client consultations
  • Replenish products and maintain salon presentation
  • Learn new hairdressing techniques from experienced stylists

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • 11 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4FN
  • WINCHESTER ROAD, WALTHAM CHASE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 2LG

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

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

  • Complete the Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship standard
  • Attend college on a day-release basis at South Hampshire College Group
  • Receive hands-on training in the salon alongside experienced stylists
  • Build a portfolio of work to demonstrate your learning and progress
  • Receive regular reviews and support from a Professional Trainer
  • Complete an end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 4 / C (grade Maths)
  • English (grade 4/C)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Browns Hair Lounge is a welcoming and professional salon based in  Hedge End, dedicated to providing high-quality hair services and an exceptional customer experience. The team pride themselves on listening to clients and delivering personalised advice and styling to suit each individual.

At Browns Hair Lounge, customer care is at the heart of everything they do. Clients are given the time and attention they deserve, ensuring they feel relaxed, valued and confident with their hair. The salon offers a friendly and supportive working environment where apprentices can learn from experienced stylists and develop their skills within a professional salon setting.

Joining Browns Hair Lounge means becoming part of a passionate team that values creativity, teamwork and excellent service while supporting the next generation of hair professionals.

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After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the salon and the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship to further develop your skills.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020911.

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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11:59pm)