Questions to ask before hiring an apprentice hairdresser
Our hairdressing industry is still experiencing a serious skills shortage, and there’s a large and growing gap between apprentices and senior staff in our salons. This gap is due to people setting up home-based businesses and not continuing to train in-salon, and the perception hairdressing is the ‘last chance saloon’ for people struggling to find their way in the world. With the renewed interest in apprenticeships, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to raise expectations and perceptions of our industry and produce high-quality qualified hairdressers. If you’re considering t...