Future Stylist Apprentice

Summary

If you're passionate about hair, eager to learn, and ready to work with a supportive team who values your growth - GOLSON is where your future begins.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Annual Salary

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

As a GOLSON Apprentice, you’ll be part of a vibrant, supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences while helping you grow into a confident, skilled professional. This apprenticeship offers hands-on learning across three key areas: Client Experience, Training & Development, and Salon Operations. From the moment a guest walks through the door, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You’ll support the front-of-house team by greeting clients, managing enquiries, and preparing the salon space. You’ll also build confidence in holding friendly, professional conversations and recommending haircare products, always reflecting the GOLSON standard of care. You’ll play a key role in keeping the salon running smoothly. This includes assisting stylists with services like colour application, rinsing, and blow-drying (under supervision), maintaining cleanliness, and following health and safety procedures. You’ll also stay up to date with the latest trends.

Where you'll work

Brooklands Square
3 Brooklands Square
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK10 7NG

Training

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

College or training organisation

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

You’ll take part in regular in-salon training, complete project work, and meet learning milestones. Through observation and hands-on practice — including working on models and training heads — you’ll develop your technical skills and professional presence. You’ll be supported every step of the way as you grow into your role. Day release to Milton Keynes College.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9-4)
English (grade 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Positive Attitude
Respectful
Attentive
Committed
Confident
Professional
Personable
Teamwork
Supportive
Eager
Reliable

Other requirements

Having a full driving license is considered an advantage as you will be based primarily at either our GOLSON salon in Brooklands Square but you will also need to be available to help out at our Oxley Park Salon when covering for apprentice holidays.

About this company

GOLSON is a leading hair salon brand based in Milton Keynes, known for delivering outstanding hairdressing and client care in a warm, professional environment. Our talented team specialises in cutting, colouring, styling, Beauty Works hair extensions and premium treatments using trusted brands such as Goldwell, Elumen, and KMS. At GOLSON, we’re passionate about education, creativity, and helping people grow. We offer structured training, clear career progression, and a culture that celebrates achievement. We believe in bringing out the best in each other — through hands-on learning, regular feedback, and continuous support. What truly sets us apart is our friendly and fun team spirit. We’re a close-knit group who support and encourage one another every day, creating a positive and enjoyable workplace where you’ll feel part of something special. If you’re looking for a salon that values your potential and wants to see you succeed.

After this apprenticeship

This is a clear pathway into a long-term career at GOLSON, offering ongoing development, support, and the opportunity to grow into a confident, in-demand stylist.

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