An apprenticeship in hair represents an incredible opportunity to possess real practical skills from real experts in a real workplace. With fabulous earning potential and a platform to express your creativity, a Sassoon career is recognised as the ultimate in industry and offers the most comprehensive training to aspiring Hair Professionals.

During a Sassoon apprenticeship, you will be carefully guided with clear, achievable ladders of progression to train to the highest levels and gain the professional qualifications and recognition that your skills and dedication deserve. A Sassoon apprenticeship has been the launch pad for many leading industry names, something that we are very proud of and once qualified, your career with us could lead to you a place on the renowned International Creative Team, participating in shows and events across the globe. Or you could progress to a management role at one of the prestigious Sassoon salons or academies in the chicest cities in the world.

You could also become a member of our full time education team, helping direct the careers of others, or enjoy being a member of our creative cutting or colouring team in a fabulous Sassoon salon in an exciting city location.

If you have the determination to succeed, excellent communication skills and endless enthusiasm, start your career with the best in the industry and join the world famous Sassoon Team.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will receive the prestigious Sassoon Apprentice Diploma and a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma for ‘Hair Professionals’ qualification and a Hair Professional Apprenticeship Certificate. Apply now

If you have a passion for hair, at least one year post-qualified experience, possess the determination to succeed and enjoy communicating, the Sassoon Varderer Programme is recognised worldwide as the pinnacle of hairdressing training for qualified Hair Professionals who wish to join Sassoon after completing their formative training.

During your training, you will receive a full salary and be carefully guided through our cutting or colouring techniques from the most talented creative professionals in the industry, uniting your existing knowledge with over 60 years of excellence in Sassoon training.

Sassoon has been the launch pad for many leading industry names, something that we are very proud of and once qualified, your career with us could lead to you a place on the renowned International Creative Team, participating in shows and events across the globe. Or you could progress to a management role at one of the prestigious Sassoon salons or academies in the chicest cities in the world. You could also become a member of our full time education team, helping direct the careers of others, or enjoy being a member of our creative cutting or colouring team in a fabulous Sassoon Salon in an exciting city location.

Reinvigorate your career by joining the world famous Sassoon Team.

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If you enjoy the high-energy buzz of a prestigious salon with an enviable roster of loyal clients, the role of Colour Specialist could be for you. Situated in some of the world’s most exciting cities, a Sassoon salon is a hub of activity where clients expect the highest levels of technical expertise and fashion focus and you get the opportunity every day to create stunning new looks.


The Sassoon Team has a reputation that is second to none and as a Colour Specialist you can expect several things to come as standard. Of course you will be operating in a highly creative and motivating environment as well as enjoying fully funded, continuous training. Benefits include a comprehensive salary package with the opportunity for high commission levels, paid vacation and retail bonuses as well as additional incentives such as In-house awards and ongoing client care and service training.

Career progression is intrinsic to the Sassoon philosophy and the Sassoon leadership team will advise and mentor you with the goal to help you achieve your professional ambitions. Hair professionals around the world pay for the Sassoon leadership team’s experience and expertise, and you would benefit from this priceless education each day you step foot into your Sassoon Salon.

Gratifying and creatively stimulating, choosing to join Sassoon confirms your place amongst the stars in the industry.
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Regarded as the most prestigious Creative Team in the hair industry, the role of the Creative Director represents the highest level of Sassoon expertise and as such is the ultimate goal in the Sassoon career paths.

Challenging and rewarding in equal measure, of course your technical work needs to be of the very highest standard, born out of years of dedication and adherence to the philosophy of continuous improvement.

As a member of the Creative Team one of your key responsibilities would be the on-going training of the Sassoon team within your unit, looking after the next generation of superb Hair Professionals, encouraging and helping them succeed.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in the many shows and events that Sassoon conduct around the world, taking the stage to deliver Sassoon education, expertise and inspiration through insightful demonstrations and live model presentations.

The Sassoon Photographic Collections are eagerly anticipated throughout the International Hair Industry, as a member of the Creative Team together with the International Creative Director you would have the opportunity to take part in the development of the collection and work on the cut and colour concepts that continue to keep Sassoon at the forefront of Hair Creativity.

Sassoon Shows are memorable events, eagerly anticipated throughout the International Hair Industry giving you a unique insight into the world of Sassoon education.

Our experienced International Creative Team capture the imagination of their audience, inspiring and energising. A Sassoon event is a mixture of powerful imagery, imaginatively choreographed presentations of finished models and beautifully narrated technical demonstrations that illustrate exciting cut and colour concepts and new skills that continue to keep Sassoon at the forefront of Hair Creativity.

By choosing to join Sassoon you will have the opportunity to take part in the many shows and events that Sassoon conduct around the world, delivering Sassoon education and confirming your place amongst the stars in the industry.