Hairdressing Apprenticeship – Level 2

Kickstart your career in the hair industry with our Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship—your first step toward becoming a confident and skilled professional. This programme is designed for individuals who are passionate about creativity, customer care, and developing hands-on technical expertise.

At Evolve Academy, you’ll learn from experienced industry educators who will guide you through the essential foundations of hairdressing. From shampooing and styling to cutting, colouring, consulting with clients, and maintaining a safe working environment, you’ll build the practical and professional skills required to thrive in a salon.

As an apprentice, you’ll train both in the workplace and at our academy, gaining real experience with real clients. You’ll also develop core employability skills, such as communication, teamwork, and professionalism—qualities highly valued in the industry.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be prepared to complete your End-Point Assessment and progress into a qualified stylist role or continue your training through a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is perfect for you if you want to:

• Begin a career in a creative and people-focused industry
• Learn hands-on skills while earning a wage 
• Work in a real salon environment from day one
• Build confidence, experience, and industry-recognised qualifications
   

Discover your talent, develop your skills, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in hairdressing with Evolve Academy.

Start your journey into the world of modern barbering with our Level 2 Barbering Apprenticeship—designed for individuals eager to build technical skill, confidence, and creativity in a fast-growing industry. This programme provides the essential foundation needed to begin a successful career as a professional barber.

At Evolve Academy, you’ll be guided by expert educators with real industry experience. You will learn core barbering techniques, including cutting, fading, clipper work, beard shaping, shaving services, styling, and client consultation. Alongside this, you’ll develop the practical knowledge required to maintain hygiene, safety, and high professional standards in a barbershop environment.

Training takes place both in the workplace and at our academy, giving you the opportunity to work with real clients while earning a wage. You will also build key employability skills such as communication, customer service, and professionalism—qualities that set you apart in the competitive male grooming industry.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready for your End-Point Assessment and confident to progress into a junior barber role or continue your development with a Level 3 Advanced Barbering qualification.

This apprenticeship is ideal if you want to:

• Begin a hands-on, creative career in the barbering industry
• Earn a wage while learning from experienced barbers
• Work with real clients and build practical experience from day one
• Master essential cutting and grooming techniques
   

Unlock your potential, sharpen your skills, and take the first step toward becoming a professional barber with Evolve Academy.

Take your hairdressing career to the next level with our Level 3 Advanced/Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship. Designed for qualified Level 2 stylists, this programme builds on existing skills and unlocks the creative, technical, and professional abilities needed to excel as an advanced stylist within the modern hair industry.

At Evolve Academy, you’ll be mentored by highly experienced educators who will help you refine your craft and develop a signature style. You will learn advanced cutting and colouring techniques, creative restyles, precision work, colour correction, advanced finishing methods, and how to design personalised looks that reflect current trends and client needs.

This programme also strengthens your professional and commercial skills—such as consultation, product knowledge, problem-solving, time management, client experience, and building your personal brand. Training is delivered through a blend of in-salon experience and academy-based learning, allowing you to work with real clients while continuing to earn a wage.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be fully prepared for your End-Point Assessment and ready to progress into roles such as Senior Stylist, Specialist Colourist, Creative Artist, or even move into education, session work, or salon management.

This apprenticeship is perfect for stylists who want to:

• Advance their technical and creative hairdressing skills 
• Deliver bespoke, fashion-forward looks with confidence 
• Strengthen their professional, commercial, and client-care abilities 
• Take on more responsibility and progress toward senior roles 
• Gain an industry-recognised Level 3 qualification
   

Elevate your craft, expand your creativity, and shape your future as a highly skilled hair professional with Evolve Academy.