Junior Hairdresser

The Junior Hairdresser is the entry-level Hairdressing role. Works under the Hairdresser learning on-set styling, touch-up technique, and continuity discipline.

What the role does

• Supports the Hairdresser on daily styling tasks
• Performs simpler hair tasks under supervision
• Maintains the hair trailer / workroom organisation
• Observes the Hair Designer on design + character work to learn the craft

Position

Reports to Hairdresser.

Career progression

SI Competency Framework Level 1 — New Entrant / Level 2 — Foundation. Path: Junior Hairdresser → Hairdresser → Hair Designer.

Skills Development Plan participation

Tab F New Entrant or Trainee — see Skills Development Plan (Tab F). ILP + journal + supervisor sign-off + Mandatory online courses — Bullying, Bystander, Unconscious Bias required.