Running a salon is about so much more than looking after your clients. You’re also building a team, developing your staff and creating an environment where people want to stay and grow.
We know that isn’t always easy. Finding the right people can be challenging, and when a valued stylist leaves, it can put extra pressure on the rest of your team, your clients and your business.
That’s where investing in your team can make a real difference.
At ISA Training, we work with salons like yours across South Wales to help employers develop their staff through fully funded hairdressing apprenticeships. Our aim is simple: to help you build skilled, confident teams while giving your employees the opportunity to develop their careers.
Give your team a reason to stay
Hairdressing is constantly changing. New techniques, products and trends are always emerging, while clients continue to expect high-quality services and experiences.
For your team to keep growing, they need opportunities to learn too.
Offering an apprenticeship can give an employee a clear route to develop their skills and work towards a recognised qualification while continuing to work in your salon.
It shows your team that you’re willing to invest in them and their future – and that there is room for them to progress within your business.
Develop your staff while they work
One of the biggest benefits of an apprenticeship is that learning happens alongside the job.
Your employee can continue working in your salon while developing their technical skills, knowledge and confidence. They can put what they learn into practice with real clients and become increasingly confident in their role as they progress.
And because they’re already part of your team, they’re learning within your salon, getting to know your clients and understanding how your business works.
For you, that means you’re helping to develop someone who can grow with your business.
Build the team you want
We know how important your team is to your salon. Your staff are the people your clients see every day, and their skills, confidence and approach can have a huge impact on the experience you provide.
Developing your existing employees can help you build a stronger team from within, rather than always having to look elsewhere when you need someone with the right skills.
An apprenticeship can also give your employees something to work towards, helping them see where their career could take them and encouraging them to continue developing.
Why choose ISA Training?
At ISA Training, hair and beauty is what we do.
We specialise in hairdressing, barbering, beauty and nails, so we understand the industry and the realities of working in a busy salon. Our Trainer Coaches work closely with learners and employers throughout the apprenticeship, providing support while learners develop their skills in the workplace.
Our apprenticeships are fully funded for eligible employers and learners in Wales, making it easier for you to invest in your team without the cost of traditional training.
And as part of Educ8 Group, we’re backed by a wider organisation with extensive experience in vocational education and workforce development.
Ready to invest in your team?
Whether you’re looking to develop a new member of staff, support an existing employee or create a pathway for someone who is ready to take the next step, a hairdressing apprenticeship could be a great way to support your salon and your team.
