Apprentice Salon Assistant
Stuart Ross Hair
Our trainee hairdresser apprenticeship combines full‑time salon work with one college day at London South East Colleges. No experience needed - just creativity and willingness to learn. You’ll train in cutting, styling and colouring while working 4 days a week, including Fridays and Saturdays, with potential for a full‑time role.
Apprenticeship summary
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Looking after clients
- Assisting in all aspects of hairdressing (including shampooing)
- Reception, appointments management, answering the telephone
- Cleaning the salon and salon equipment/towels and keeping tidy
- Assisting with social media
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- On-going supervision and training at the salon at 123 Bellenden Road, London SE15 4QY
- Assistants will observe the stylists, watch them cut and colour, blow dry and apply other techniques and assist as necessary to build confidence
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- To become a fulltime member of staff once your apprenticeship is over as a hairdresser or a hair assistant or as a hair dresser elsewhere
Annual wage
£12,480 a year
Expected duration
1 Year
Possible start date
29 Apr 2026
Date posted
01 Apr 2026
Reference number
2000024524
Positions
2 available
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
About the employer
SRSH123 Limited trades as Stuart Ross Hair. It is a busy and successful boutique hair salon in the French Quarter of Peckham. It was founded by Stuart Ross, who worked for Vidal Sassoon for over 20 years, and was a colour director in the world-renowned Sassoon Academy. The salon offers a complete range of hair services with particular emphasis on colour. It is located on Bellenden Road, which has many vibrant independent retail and restaurant outlets and is close to Peckham Rye station. The salon is currently having. complete refurbishment, which is scheduled to complete in April 2026.
Employer
Stuart Ross Hair
https://stuartrosshair.com/
Address
123 Bellenden Road
London
SE15 4QY
51.46855
-0.07221