Hair & Beauty apprenticeships allow you to be creative and meet a variety of people as you provide them with a service that makes them feel confident and happy. If you want to start a career in this dynamic and social sector, take our Career Match and see if you would be a good match.
An Intro to Hair & Beauty apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships in Hair & Beauty are fun and creative and allow you to work with people to help boost their confidence, whether that’s as a Makeup Artist or Barber. You’re able to use ur creativity and skills to come up with all sorts of designs and ideas within ur work. A major part of these roles is communication and working within customer service to make sure ur clients get the best experience possible, so if ur a people person and have got lots of confidence, roles in this sector may be right for you. Being adaptable is also key in this sector as things are always changing so you need to be able to keep with trends and techniques.
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What is an apprenticeship in Hair & Beauty like?
An apprenticeship in Hair & Beauty involves constantly meeting new people as you work with all different clients and deliver the best possible service. This means these roles can be very rewarding and provide lots of personal fulfilment knowing you have helped a customer and made them feel better about themselves. In these roles you can work in a variety of environments such as salons, spas and even in different industries such as entertainment and fashion doing TV hair & makeup, which is great for people who don’t want to work in a traditional office setting.
As it’s an apprenticeship you will spend 20% of ur time off the job learning theoretical knowledge and skills that you can then put into practice day to day in ur job, giving you an all-around understanding of the role.
If you want any more information on apprenticeships, we can give you a full breakdown on them! View all our live Hair & Beauty roles here.
Key working traits needed for this sector:
• Creative
• People person
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Learner
If you think you have some of these personality traits, take our Career Match and see if you are a match to Hair & Beauty.
If you’re not sure if this is right for you, check out the other apprenticeships we have available and if you think you’d be better suited to an entry level job, you can read all about them and view our live roles.
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Future career opportunities after an apprenticeship in Hair & Beauty:
• Media Makeup Artist
• Tattoo Artist
• Barber
• Massage Therapist
• Beauty Therapist
• Nail Technician
• Aesthetician
• Holistic Therapist
How can urfuture help you get an apprenticeship in Hair & Beauty?
urfuture can help you learn if an apprenticeship in Hair & Beauty is a good match for you. By taking our Career Match, we’ll predict the top 5 best career categories for you.
By exploring different career aspects, you'll learn what you enjoy and what you don't in a job, giving you a clearer understanding of ur professional preferences. This awareness will lead you to a job that suits ur goals and needs.
It's all driven by data and science, like how Spotify creates playlists tailored to ur tastes. By evaluating the music you’ve enjoyed, Spotify predicts other tracks you’ll like. In the same way, our Career Match uses this technology to determine the best career for you. If you want any more information on this, you can read all about how it works.
After completing the Career Match, we will recommend you specific jobs based on ur results and the needs of each employer, using the same algorithm. This allows you to have a score out of 10 to every job on the app.
You can then learn about the each of the 18 career categories on Careerflix. Here you can watch lots of engaging videos that tell you about the sector. If you have any other questions, our CareerAi will answer them immediately.
You can also learn all about the entry level jobs available in Hair & Beauty.
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Frequently asked questions - Finding an Apprenticeship in Hair & Beauty
How much do Hair & Beauty apprenticeships pay?
A major benefit of doing an apprenticeship is that you will be earning a salary whilst learning. However, salaries can vary depending on the employer, location and level of apprenticeship ur doing.
What qualifications do I need to apply for an apprenticeship in Hair & Beauty?
Every apprenticeship is different when it comes to entry requirements, and it also depends on the level. Level 2 apprenticeships require no previous qualifications, but other levels will usually require Grade 9-4/AC in Maths and English GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills.
How long does a Hair & Beauty apprenticeship last?
The length of the apprenticeship depends on the level, however most Hair & Beauty apprenticeships last between 1-3 years.
What happens after my Hair & Beauty apprenticeship?
Once you’ve finished ur apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time role with ur employer, but don’t worry if not, because you will have gained loads of transferable skills during ur apprenticeship that will make you desirable to employers if you wish to move on.