Hair stylists shampoo, cut, colour, curl and style people's hair. They may specialise in particular services, techniques or client groups.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting pay is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW).
As of 1 April 2023 the National Minimum Wage is £5.28 an hour for workers under 18, £7.49 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £10.18 an hour for workers aged 21 to 22. The National Living Wage for those aged 23 and over is £10.42 an hour.
After experience this could rise to £9.50 an hour, or higher in large salons.
The apprentice rate, for those aged under 19 or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, is £5.28 an hour (1 April 2023).
Tips from customers, and possibly commission from products you may sell in the salon, can boost your income.
Workforce Employment Status
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Job prospects in the industry are steady. There are jobs for hair stylists in salons big and small throughout the UK.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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Choose Hair is an initiative set up to help inspire young people into the industry. For further information, visit their website.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Habia (Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority)
Tel: 08452 306080
E-mail:
info@habia.org
Website:
http://www.habia.org
Twitter:
@Habia_SSB
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/HabiaUK
Hair Council
Tel: 020 8760 7010
Website:
http://www.haircouncil.org.uk/
Twitter:
@hairbarbcouncil