Apprentice Hairdresser

MOLBYS LADIES LTD

Cambridge (PE29 3LB)

Closes on Monday 30 November 2026

Posted on 27 October 2026

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Summary

Join our friendly team at Molbys Ladies in Huntingdon and start your exciting career in hairdressing! Enjoy hands-on training, support from experienced stylists and the opportunity to develop your skills in a welcoming salon. We're looking for someone enthusiastic, creative and eager to learn!

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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At Molbys Ladies, we believe in rewarding hard work and celebrating success! We regularly run fun team incentives with opportunities to win prizes. We also cover the cost of team training days, Christmas parties and salon social activities, creating a supportive and enjoyable place to work where everyone feels valued and part of the team.

Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
Monday, college day. Tuesday, day off. Wednesday, 9.00am - 5:30pm. Thursday, 1.00pm - 9.00pm. Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm. Saturday, 8:30am - 5.00pm (To be confirmed).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 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

Job Description – Apprentice Hairdresser

As an Apprentice Hairdresser at Molbys Ladies in Huntingdon, You'll become an important part of our friendly salon team, learning from experienced stylists while developing the skills and confidence needed to become a qualified hairdresser.

Your daily tasks will include:

  • Welcoming clients and helping them feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visit.
  • Shampooing, conditioning and preparing clients for their appointments as your training progresses.
  • Assisting experienced stylists with hairdressing services and learning professional techniques.
  • Preparing styling stations, tools and products ready for appointments.
  • Developing practical skills in blow-drying, styling, colouring and cutting under supervision.
  • Learning about professional haircare products and treatments.
  • Helping maintain the salon's high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
  • Supporting the reception team, offering refreshments and ensuring clients receive excellent customer service.
  • Working alongside the team to keep the salon running smoothly.

We believe that great hairdressing is about more than just creating beautiful hair. It's about making every client feel valued and cared for. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for building a career in hairdressing.

Where you'll work

104 High St
Huntingdon
Cambridge
PE29 3LB

Training

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

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

You will have education via Cambridge Regional College and you'll receive hands-on training, regular coaching and ongoing support from our dedicated Training Manager and experienced stylists. Alongside your salon experience, you'll attend apprenticeship training, complete coursework and work towards your recognised hairdressing qualification.

As your confidence and skills grow, you'll gradually take on more responsibility and have opportunities to work with clients under supervision.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3 or D)
  • Maths (grade 3 or D)

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
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Molbys Ladies is a busy, fast-paced salon, and we're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to take initiative. You should be friendly, approachable and confident engaging with clients, with a positive attitude and a hands-on approach.

We value teamwork, good timekeeping and someone who is eager to learn, takes pride in their work and is always willing to help.

About this employer

Molbys Ladies is a well-established, professional hair salon in the heart of Huntingdon, known for providing exceptional hairdressing services and a warm, welcoming experience.

Our talented team of experienced stylists is passionate about creating beautiful hair and delivering outstanding customer care. We pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere, teamwork and commitment to training and developing our staff.

At Molbys Ladies, we believe in supporting each other, celebrating success and helping everyone reach their full potential.

Molbys Ladies – Beautiful Hair. Genuine Care.

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to progress into a Stylist role at Molbys Ladies, with further career development into Senior, Artistic or Creative Stylist positions.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061025.

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Closes on Monday 30 November 2026