Hairdressing Apprentice

Hair Lux Ltd.

Southampton (SO31 9FS)

Closes in 7 days (Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 September 2026

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Summary

Start your career in hairdressing with Hair Lux, an independent boutique salon in Warsash Village. Gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced stylists and work towards your Level 2 Hair Professional qualification at Fareham College.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
The salon opens from 9am and is open until 6pm or 7pm from Tuesday to Friday with a 4pm finish on a Saturday. The salon is closed on Monday's and Sunday's.

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 2 October 2026

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

  • Welcoming clients and creating a friendly, professional salon experience
  • Supporting the team with the day-to-day running of the salon
  • Taking part in client consultations and understanding their individual needs
  • Shampooing, conditioning and treating hair and the scalp
  • Developing hair-cutting skills using a range of techniques
  • Learning to style and finish hair to create different looks
  • Developing colouring and lightening techniques
  • Learning how to carry out perming services
  • Working with different hair types and textures
  • Recommending suitable haircare and aftercare products
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safe working
  • Communicating confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues
  • Developing your precision, creativity and technical skills
  • Working as part of a team and gradually building your independence

Where you'll work

1 Shore Road
Warsash
Southampton
SO31 9FS

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

This is a 2-year apprenticeship, combining practical experience at Hair Lux with college-based training at Fareham College.

You will:

  • Complete on-the-job training in the salon
  • Attend Fareham College on a day-release basis
  • Develop your technical skills, knowledge and professional behaviours through workplace and college training
  • Receive regular support and progress reviews from a Professional Trainer
  • Build a portfolio of evidence throughout your apprenticeship
  • Complete an end-point assessment to demonstrate your skills and achieve the apprenticeship

More training information

Fareham College provides technical and professional education and training, helping learners develop the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen careers.

As an apprentice, you will combine college learning with practical experience in the workplace. You will receive support throughout your apprenticeship while developing the technical and professional skills required for a career in hairdressing.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Passionate about hair
  • Willingness to learn

About this employer

Hair Lux is an independent boutique hair salon in the heart of Warsash Village, established in April 2017 by Kelly Dove and her daughter, Olivia Reeves.

The salon has grown from its beginnings into an established local hairdresser, with a team that takes pride in its work, passion and customer service.

Hair Lux offers a range of hair services, including:

  • Cutting and styling.
  • Colouring.
  • Hair consultations.
  • Blow-drys.
  • Haircare and aftercare advice.

Every visit begins with a personalised consultation, allowing stylists to understand each client's needs and create a look that suits them.

The salon's ethos is simple: "Everybody deserves to be spoilt."

Hair Lux aims to provide more than just great hair. The salon has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where clients can enjoy a personalised experience without feeling rushed.

The salon also places a strong focus on sustainability. Hair Lux uses cruelty-free and PETA-approved products, with many products available in recycled packaging. Its product range includes vegan-friendly, gluten-free and paraben- and sulphate-free options. The salon also uses biodegradable towels and a paperless system to help reduce its environmental impact.

This apprenticeship is an opportunity to start your hairdressing career in a friendly, independent salon while gaining practical experience and working towards a recognised qualification.

https://www.hair-lux.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship, you can continue developing your career in the hairdressing industry.

Potential progression includes:

  • Continuing your career as a Junior Stylist or Hair Professional
  • Progressing to the Level 3 Advanced & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship
  • Developing specialist skills in cutting, colouring or styling
  • Taking on greater responsibility as your skills and experience develop

There may also be opportunities to continue working at Hair Lux, subject to business requirements.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054534.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:59pm)