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Junior Hair stylist Review

at Saks Hair & Beauty

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Kent, UK

Review Submitted: August 2021

Overall Rating

2.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

2/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Cleaning the salon top to bottom ensuring it is presentable, answering calls and booking appointments, offering advice and suggestions to clients, shampooing clients and helping out stylists with their clients, helping stylists prepare for work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It is exhausting and at times frustrating however it will defiantely be worth it in the end hopefully i do enjoy learning there and it is a great experience

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I’ve learnt a lot of new skills whilst working and developed a lot of the skills i already had, definitely things that will help me not only in hair but in life too

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is so well organised and it is run with great experience, all the tutors know how to teach and have enthusiasm to teach the structure is brilliant because you know exactly what you’re doing and your future
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
My employer is great with supporting me through my apprenticeship however sometimes doesn’t bother with training which is fine
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They’re amazing they are always there to help when you need them and are very easy to get in contact with if you need anything
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
the training that they provide is exceptional and definitely makes me a better hairdresser and i can tell a significant difference between when i started and now
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Saks Hair & Beauty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They’re amazing and i could never ask for a better tutor and academy
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Saks Hair & Beauty?
Defiantly stick with it it isn’t going to be easy but it is worth it in the end
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