Hairdresser Apprentice

• Welcoming clients to the salon and providing a friendly, professional service.
• Preparing clients for their appointments and ensuring they are comfortable.
• Learning how to answer the salon telephone professionally and confidently.
• Learning how to take telephone enquiries and provide appropriate information to clients.
• Learning how to book, amend and manage client appointments using the salon's booking system.
• Developing a thorough understanding of how the salon booking system works, including checking availability, managing appointments and keeping client information up to date.
• Shampooing and conditioning clients' hair.
• Assisting senior hairdressers during cutting, colouring and styling appointments.
• Learning and practising professional hairdressing techniques under supervision.
• Preparing products, tools and equipment required for hair services.
• Keeping workstations clean, tidy and fully prepared for each client.
• Cleaning and sanitising tools and equipment in accordance with salon hygiene procedures.
• Assisting with blow-drying, styling and finishing services as their skills develop.
• Preparing colour products and assisting with colour services under appropriate supervision.
• Learning how to carry out consultations and understand clients' hair needs and expectations.
• Helping to maintain stock levels and informing the team when products or supplies need replenishing.
• Assisting with general salon duties, including keeping the reception and client areas clean and presentable.
• Supporting the team with preparing the salon before opening and cleaning and closing down at the end of the day.
• Providing professional and friendly customer service throughout the client's visit.
• Learning about professional haircare products and developing knowledge of how to recommend suitable products to clients.
• Following salon health and safety, hygiene and professional standards at all times.
• Taking part in regular training and development as part of the apprenticeship.
• Attending in-house cutting and colouring courses free of charge, delivered by an experienced professional hair educator with over 20 years of hands-on salon-floor experience.
• Putting new techniques and knowledge from the in-house training into practice under the guidance of experienced salon staff.
• Working as part of the salon team and developing confidence, communication skills and professional standards.
• Completing apprenticeship-related learning, coursework and assessments as required.

To be discussed upon completion of apprenticeship.

We are an independent salon based in the artistic heart of Deptford, just a 2-minute walk from the DLR. Our diverse clientele reflects the creative and eclectic energy of the area.

What we believe in

At The Bohemians, we care about creating a salon environment where both our clients and our team feel comfortable, respected and inspired.

We offer:

*A healthy, supportive and inclusive salon environment

*A strong focus on artistic expression and individuality

*Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free products

*Regular and consistent cutting and colour training

*Opportunities to develop your skills and creativity

*Collaboration with local and London-based artists

*Regular artistic events, projects and creative collaborations

*A team culture that embraces different forms of artistic expression.