Summer 2021 / Superstar Salons
superstar salons
Could one of these salons offer the next step in your career?
Taking the next step in your exciting career may well involve working for a salon. There are thousands of fantastic salons across the UK, but what do they offer their teams and how will they help you become the best hairdresser you can be? We asked a selection of top salons and salon groups what makes them great places to work.
Room 97, Leeds and Wakefield
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e have three salons in Leeds and Wakefield and set up our own academy five years ago. We are a tight team and many members have worked together for a long time.
ON-GOING EDUCATION We offer great education internally and externally. Having our own onsite training academy means we can offer a lot of training daily. The academy is based at one of our salons so students get an insight into what life is like for the working hairdresser. Working very closely with the L'Oréal team, the salon staff also have regular training internally and externally.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Each staff member has their own career path. These are discussed regularly to check that each goal has been completed and discuss the next steps for the rest of the journey.
MOTIVATION Everyone is motivated in different ways. Incentives are the most popular - cash, training courses or gifts. For others it’s about having a work/life balance.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Nicki Thornton, academy director and colour specialist, Room 97.
40 / Concept Hair
Someone that is a great team worker, very articulate and willing to further their knowledge and skills. Someone that has passion and ability to inspire others.
