Hairdressing salon manager

You can complete a college course like a Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

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• equivalent entry requirements
• funding advice
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You could work your way up to management level after completing an advanced apprenticeship in hairdressing. Another option is to do a creative hair professional advanced apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

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• equivalent entry requirements
• guide to apprenticeships

You could move into salon management, after getting 1 or 2 years' experience as a hairdresser.

You may be able to apply directly for management jobs, if you've got experience of managing a beauty salon or spa.

Further information

You can find out more about working in hairdressing through the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority.

You'll need:

• customer service skills
• the ability to work well with others
• administration skills
• sensitivity and understanding
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• cutting, styling and colouring customers’ hair
• supervising the salon team
• setting revenue targets for staff
• advising customers about products and specialist treatments
• stock taking and ordering supplies
• managing salon costs and business accounts
• recruiting and training apprentices
• hiring outside services like cleaners
• attending trade fairs to keep up-to-date with the latest products and trends

You could work in a salon or at a client's home.

Your working environment may be physically demanding.