Hairdressers cut, style and colour clients' hair to create the look they want. On a day to day basis they may welcome customers, shampoo and condition hair, cut simple styles, make sure towels and hair products are well stocked, keep the salon clean and tidy, make appointments, talk to clients and suggest style ideas, cut and style hair, give advice on minor hair and scalp problems, take payments and much more.

You could be:

• talking to clients about how they want their hair and advising on styles

• cutting and styling hair using a variety of equipment; scissors, clippers, straighteners, rollers, hot brushes and dryers

• washing and conditioning hair, perhaps offering special treatments such as head massage or deep conditioning treatments

• tinting, colouring, permanently waving or straightening hair using tints, bleaches and lotions

• applying styling products such as gel, mousse, wax or spray

• trimming beards and moustaches

• advising on simple hair problems and suggesting possible treatments or recommending hair products

• answering the phone, making appointments, ordering supplies and paying invoices

• keeping the salon clean and tidy, making sure supplies are readily available and chemicals stored away safely.

The main routes to get into this role are:

• A college course- there are diplomas which can support you in gaining this role. 

• An apprenticeship- you could do an apprenticeship to get into this role. 

• Working towards this role- you could get an entry level job and work your way up. 

The following apprenticeships may be relevant to this role:

• Level 2 hair professional

• Level 3 advanced and creative hair professional

This is dependent on the company and you will usually need to complete and pass an interview.

For more information : 

https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/browse-by-interests/hair-beauty

https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses/157

Apprenticeship finders

https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview help

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/hairdressing-interview-questions

https://www.betterteam.com/hair-stylist-interview-questions