Hair Apprentice on Gloucester Road, Bristol

Moda Hairdressing

Bristol (BS7 8NN)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 October 2026)

Posted on 14 October 2026

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Summary

A friendly, welcoming salon on Gloucester Road, known for its 5-star service and commitment to developing new talent. You’ll have the chance to learn from experienced stylists, build your skills from the ground up and be part of a team that takes pride in helping every client look and feel their best.

Wage

£12,480 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
Working full-time in a salon with a training day every 2 weeks at our academy in Bristol.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 2026

Duration

1 year 8 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

Love hair, enjoy being creative and want to learn a skill you can build a career around?

As a Hairdressing Apprentice, you’ll learn the ins and outs of working in a salon, from helping clients feel their best to developing the practical skills needed to become a qualified hairdresser. You’ll work alongside experienced stylists, learn on the job and build your confidence as you develop your own skills.

What will you learn?

Throughout your Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship with Reflections Training Academy, you’ll work towards a recognised qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a real salon.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Wash, condition and treat hair using the right products and techniques for different hair types
  • Cut hair using essential techniques to create different styles and finishes
  • Style and finish hair, including blow-drying and creating a range of looks
  • Colour hair and understand the basics of colouring services, including consultation and safety
  • Consult with clients to understand what they want and recommend suitable services
  • Keep your salon safe, clean and professional, including understanding hygiene, health and safety
  • Deliver great customer service and build the communication skills needed to make clients feel comfortable
  • Understand the hair industry, including products, professional standards and how salons operate

What will your apprenticeship involve?

Most of your learning will happen in the salon, where you’ll put your skills into practice and learn from experienced professionals. You’ll also attend training with Reflections Training Academy, usually one day every two weeks, where you’ll develop your techniques, build your knowledge and work towards your qualification.

You’ll start by building the foundations before progressing as your confidence and ability grow. You’ll also develop transferable skills such as teamwork, organisation, communication and problem-solving.

Is this the right role for you?

You don't need to know everything about hairdressing already. What matters is that you're enthusiastic about learning, enjoy working with people, take pride in what you do and are ready to get stuck in. Hairdressing is hands-on, creative and all about developing your skills over time.

Ready to turn your interest in hair into a career? Apply now and take your first step towards becoming a qualified hair professional.

Where you'll work

205a Gloucester road
Bishopston
Bristol
BS7 8NN

Training

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

Training provider

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) 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

At Reflections Training Academy, we've been training the next generation of hair professionals since 1984. During your Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship, you'll attend academy training where you'll develop your practical hairdressing skills, learn new techniques and work towards your qualification with support from experienced tutors.

From shampooing and styling to cutting and colouring, you'll build on what you learn in the salon and develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to progress as a hairdresser. You'll learn alongside other apprentices, take part in practical sessions and gain an understanding of the standards and techniques used in the hair industry.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 4)
  • English (grade 4)

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
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Moda Hairdressing is a vibrant, five-star salon in Bristol known for its warm, creative atmosphere and exceptionally talented team. We specialise in wedding and bridal hair and have helped brides all over the South-West achieve the perfect look on their big day.

After this apprenticeship

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

Once you have completed your trainee apprenticeship role you will then be fully qualified. You will have the option to go on to a level 3 programme in Advanced & Creative Hairdressing.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED

Reflections Training Academy

salveena.ali@reflectionstraining.co.uk

01216432147

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059205.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 October 2026)

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