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Salons across Wales are facing growing recruitment challenges, but apprenticeships could be the key to building stronger, future-ready teams.

From hair and barbering to beauty and nails, investing in apprentices helps salons develop loyal staff, grow talent from within, and stay ahead in a changing industry.

We’ve explored why apprenticeships matter more than ever in our latest blog 👇

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Why Welsh salons are struggling to recruit and how apprenticeships can help - ISA Training For any busy summer hair salon, preparation is the key to staying calm, professional and profitable.

✨ Transformation Tuesday ✨

Obsessed with this colour and roller set 💖 giving shine, bounce and main‑character energy.

Created by Level 2 Hairdressing learner Grace Questa from Salon Errol W***y, proof that apprenticeships are all about learning, growing and serving real salon results 👏✨

We are very pleased to announce that learner Soph Wake competed in the Works Skills Regional finals yesterday at Merthyr College and finished in the top 30% with nearly 600 entries! 💫

Soph received some wonderful feedback from the judges, who stated, 'Her colouring skills are through the roof, & her creativity is unteachable.'

For the competition, Soph created a gorgeous bridal look, followed by a cut and colour task.

Huge congratulations to Soph for her incredible achievement, showcasing the amazing skills that apprenticeships can build!

✨ Transformation Tuesday ✨

A bold and beautiful change, taking very long hair to a confident pixie cut ✂️✨

Created by Katie Bowen, Level 2 at Artistry of Hair, showing how hairdressing apprenticeships build technical skill, confidence and creativity through real, hands‑on salon experience.

✨ Transformation Tuesday ✨

This creative restyle reflects growing confidence, individuality and refined technique ✂️✨

Completed by Chloe Russell, Level 3 Hairdressing from Hair by Alaan Williams, demonstrating how hairdressing apprenticeships nurture creativity, build real‑world salon skills and support progression into the industry.

Summer’s on the way and the hair and beauty trends are heating up ✨

If festival hair, bold lips and standout styles inspire you, why not turn that passion into a career?

Train with us and start creating the looks everyone’s loving this summer. 💓

✨ Transformation Tuesday ✨

This creative restyle showcases confidence, skill and attention to detail ✂️✨

Carried out by Chloe Russell, Level 3 Hairdressing from Hair by Alaan Williams, highlighting how hairdressing apprenticeships help learners refine their creativity, gain real salon experience and progress into confident, work‑ready professionals.

A well‑built hair kit and the right training behind it are essential for starting everything, from prep and product choices to clean tools and confidence in your colour decisions.

What’s always in your kit? ✂️

If you’re developing staff, fully funded hair and beauty apprenticeships can help your team learn the essentials; from colouring and styling to client care and industry standards, all while working in the salon.

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✨ Transformation Tuesday ✨

This gorgeous look features a full-head permanent colour, finished with a beautifully bouncy blow dry 💁‍♀️

Created by Maddison Lewis, Level 2 at Tres N Bloom, showcasing how hairdressing apprenticeships build real confidence, hands-on skills and professional salon experience from day one.

Develop hands‑on skills in nails and beauty, including core treatments and client care.

Practical, salon‑based training designed to help you work towards a professional qualification. 💅

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