Hairdressing Apprentice

Professional Hairdressers are qualified to work autonomously in a competent, professional and independent capacity, with the ability to use the knowledge, skills and competence required in their professional practice. They perform an extensive range of skills and services, from styling, colouring and cutting hair to performing scalp treatments.

Typical duties include: shampooing and conditioning hair, cutting, and styling, giving and recommending hair treatments, permanent waving. Stylists will be competent at identifying hair and scalp conditions through hair and scalp analysis, and can recommend appropriate treatments or services. Hairdressers will be creative and be able to work with a variety of hair lengths, types, textures and ethnicities. They will be knowledgeable and have due regard to health and safety practices and legislation.

They will have good communication skills and establish and maintain good customer relations. They will also be able to use the modern, computerised tools and equipment found in the modern salon and have the basic computer skills required for client record keeping and stock control.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Perming hair
• Retail
• Carry out consultations with clients and demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate professionalism, values, and behaviours associated with their craft
• Demonstrate safe working practices associated with their role

• Customer Care/Reception
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Blow-drying
• Setting and dressing hair
• Up-styling
• Cutting
• Colouring and lightening hair

Dependability

Reliable and consistently attends work and is punctual.

Is willing to take direction and responsibility for their work

Adaptability

Works effectively with a team as well as on their own initiative

Personal Commitment

Demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm for the industry; maintain professional appearance and behaviours; have a commitment to quality, a positive attitude; work well in a team environment; show a keen willingness to learn, evolve and upskill.

Strive to grow and promote both themselves and the business

Time-Management

Proficient at time-management in all aspects of salon operations