Hairdressing salon manager
Hairdressing salon managers oversee the day-to-day running of a hairdresser's or barber's shop and cut and style hair.
Average annual salary (starting - experienced): £18,000 - £30,000
Typical hours (a week): 38 - 40
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How to become a hairdressing salon manager
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
College
You can complete a college course like a Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.
College (Entry requirements)
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
Apprenticeship
You could work your way up to management level after completing an advanced apprenticeship in hairdressing. Another option is to do a creative hair professional advanced apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship (Entry requirements)
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
Work
You could move into salon management, after getting 1 or 2 years' experience as a hairdresser.
Direct application
You may be able to apply directly for management jobs, if you've got experience of managing a beauty salon or spa.
More info
Further information You can find out more about working in hairdressing through the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority.
What it takes
Skills & Knowledge
You'll need:
- customer service skills
- the ability to work well with others
- administration skills
- sensitivity and understanding
- the ability to use your initiative
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
What you'll do
Day to day
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- cutting, styling and colouring customers’ hair
- supervising the salon team
- setting revenue targets for staff
- advising customers about products and specialist treatments
- stock taking and ordering supplies
- managing salon costs and business accounts
- recruiting and training apprentices
- hiring outside services like cleaners
- attending trade fairs to keep up-to-date with the latest products and trends
Working environment
You could work in a salon or at a client's home. Your working environment may be physically demanding.
Career path and progression
Career path & progression
With training and experience you could branch out to offer related services like beauty or spa therapies. You could become an area manager for a hairdressing chain or open your own salon. You could also go into education as a trainer-assessor, teaching hairdressing students.
