Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Q Cut Hair Salon
Richmond (TW9 3LU)
Closes on Wednesday 24 June 2026
Posted on 22 May 2026
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Summary
Salon apprentice Required, Q Cut Hairdressing Salon in Kew Gardens is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for individuals passionate about pursuing a career in hairdressing. As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional salon environment, learning from highly skilled stylists within a fashion forward salon.
- Wage
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£18,720 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Hairdressing professional (level 2)
- Hours
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Your working week will be
Tuesday - Saturday, 8:45am - 6.00pm.
Sunday - Day off.
Monday - Day off.
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
The role includes assisting with day-to-day salon duties,
- Providing customer service
- Developing your hairdressing skills in cutting, coloring, and styling
- You will be supported with training, professional development, and guidance, allowing you to build a strong foundation for your career in the beauty industry
This apprenticeship is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and creative field.
Where you'll work
295 Sandycombe Road
Richmond
TW9 3LU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD
Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
As an apprentice at Q Cut Hairdressing Salon, you will receive comprehensive training directly within the salon, allowing you to learn in a real-world, hands-on environment. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be assessed by our training provider on-site, ensuring you gain the necessary skills and knowledge to progress in your career. The combination of practical experience and professional assessments will help you refine your technique and meet industry standards, ensuring you develop both confidence and expertise in all aspects of hairdressing.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Q Cut is a vibrant boutique hairdressing salon in the heart of Kew Gardens offering a wide range of exclusive services in both Hair and Beauty. The salon offers a comprehensive range of hair and beauty services, catering to diverse client needs.
After this apprenticeship
At Q Cut Hairdressing Salon, the expected career path for an apprentice is designed to provide long-term growth and advancement within the salon. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to become a junior stylist, where you can further develop your skills in cutting, coloring, and styling.
As you gain more experience and expertise, you could progress to a senior stylist position, taking on a larger client base and more complex tasks. With continued dedication and the right skillset, you may also have the opportunity to advance to a managerial or leadership role, such as salon supervisor or salon manager.
The salon values professional growth, and there are ample opportunities for career development and specialisation in areas like advanced coloring techniques and fashion photo shoots.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Q Cut Hair Salon
Syd Hayes
syd@qcutsalon.com
0208 948 8609
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033312.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 24 June 2026