It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week (9th-16th February 2026) and we’re proud to celebrate the apprentice hair stylists who are such an important part of our salon team and the future of our industry.

Apprentices are a key part of our business

We currently have two amazing apprentice hair stylists training with us and we’re excited to be recruiting for a third to join us very soon. Apprentices have always been a key part of our business, and after nearly 40 years in the industry, we’re passionate about giving back to the local Lichfield community by supporting young adults at the very start of their careers.

Our apprenticeship programme

Our apprenticeship programme is hands-on, supportive and designed to build confidence as well as technical skill. Apprentice hair stylists study at college alongside working on the salon floor, learning in real-life situations with real clients.

Always looking for models for our apprentices

.We’re always on the look-out for models for cuts, colours, hair-ups or gents hair so if you’re interested, please give us a call on 01543 254137 and ask to be added to our model book. All of our apprentices are overseen and mentored by Kerry, our Creative Director, who ensures our Apprentices practice what they learn at college in a structured way.

L’oreal training for all apprentices

As a L’Oréal salon, all apprentices also have access to the L’Oréal online education portal and we regularly host in-salon training days with L’Oréal educators demonstrating the latest products and techniques to the whole team. Once qualified, apprentices progress to Graduate Stylist and begin building their own client column so this is a genuinely exciting and well-supported career path.

Current apprentices

One of our apprentices, Shelly, joined us with previous salon experience and has already her Level 2 qualification. She’s now working towards her Level 3, developing her technical skills and customer care skills in our busy salon. Our Obsession customer care programme consistently earns us 5-star reviews, so we’re incredibly proud to share this with our apprentices.

Alongside Shelly, we’re delighted to have Lena, another dedicated apprentice who is eager to learn and full of ambition. Lena dreams of opening her own salon one day, and we love supporting her as she builds the skills, confidence and industry knowledge to help make that dream a reality.

Currently recruiting for new apprentices

We’re currently recruiting for a school leaver to start their apprenticeship journey with us. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about hairdressing, keen to learn, and excited to be part of a supportive, professional salon environment.

We’re incredibly proud of our apprentice hair stylists and the role we play in shaping the next generation of hair professionals. Supporting local talent has always been at the heart of what we do and we can’t wait to see where their journeys take them

If you’re interested in becoming our next apprentice or know someone who would love this opportunity, here’s some more details:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Hair Apprentice to join us at our salon in the centre of Lichfield. You will work towards your Level 1 or Level 2 qualification with one day at college and the remainder of your week in salon receiving training from our experienced L’Oreal trained team of Stylists and Colourists.

What we offer our apprentices

✔️Supportive team
✔️Company events
✔️Employee discount
✔️Competitive salary
✔️Commission
✔️Tips
We’re looking for our new Hair Apprentice to start ASAP.
Please email danny@obsessionsalons.co.uk with your CV outlining why you’d be our perfect choice.

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