Level 2 Hairdressing Apprentice

Established in 2002 in the Putnoe area of Bedford, Hayward Lane Hair & Beauty is an established and well-regarded local salon with a strong reputation for quality, professionalism and customer service. Over the years, the salon has grown from its roots in hairdressing to offer a comprehensive range of hair and beauty services, including hair treatments, beauty treatments, spray tanning and sunbeds.

They have also worked with and stocked leading professional brands, including GHD, Matrix, Fake Bake and OPI. Their loyal customer base is at the heart of the business, with many clients having visited the salon for over a decade. This reflects the strong relationships they build with their clients and the consistently high standards of service they aim to provide.

Joining Hayward Lane Hair & Beauty offers the opportunity to become part of an established, customer-focused salon with a long history within the Bedford community.

You will learn and develop your skills across all areas of salon work, gaining valuable experience while providing excellent customer service to their loyal clientele.

As a Hairdressing Apprentice, you will work alongside their experienced salon team while developing your practical skills, confidence and knowledge within a professional salon environment. You will learn how to welcome clients and provide a warm, friendly and professional service, as well as shampoo and condition hair and assist stylists with client preparation and salon services.

As your skills and confidence develop, you will be given the opportunity to learn and carry out basic cutting, styling, finishing and blow-drying techniques. You will also develop your knowledge of hair colouring and learn how to carry out colour services safely and effectively under appropriate supervision.

You will play an important role in maintaining the smooth running and professional presentation of the salon. This will include preparing workstations and equipment, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, cleaning and caring for salon equipment and keeping the salon environment clean, tidy and welcoming.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be expected to follow salon health and safety procedures and maintain a professional approach at all times. You will also complete the coursework, assessments and practical training required to achieve your Level 2 Hairdressing qualification.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive structured training and ongoing support to help you develop both your practical hairdressing skills and your knowledge of the industry. You will work towards achieving a Level 2 Hairdressing Professional qualification while gaining valuable hands-on experience within the salon.

Your training will cover a wide range of essential hairdressing skills, including client consultation and customer care, shampooing and conditioning, cutting and styling, blow-drying and finishing, hair colouring, and hair and scalp care. You will also develop a strong understanding of health, safety and hygiene procedures, professional haircare products, salon standards and the importance of effective teamwork and professionalism.