Career

Hairdressing is a popular career that many people enjoy making a living from. Hairdressers work cutting, dyeing and shampooing people’s hair as well as other services.

A career in hairdressing has many different prospects and can lead to a busy social life.

Once qualified many hairdressers continue to develop their skills in specialist areas. This can include colouring and dyeing techniques as well as alternative therapies and other salon services.

After working as a stylist in a salon some hairdressers decide to go into business opening their own salons or academies.

After gaining enough experience working as a hairdresser you may also be able to train to further and start working as a lecturer, teaching new students hairdressing techniques.

A select few lucky hair dressers and stylists may be able to land themselves positions working for TV studios, film sets and theatres.

The salary can start from £13,942 if you’re training and up to 30,000 if you’re a senior stylist.

Average salary: £19,492 depending on your qualification and experience