Owners say it’s almost ‘impossible’ to hire new stylists after 70% decline in people enrolling in apprenticeships
The Covid lockdowns that forced hairdressers to close for months taught us to truly appreciate having our hair cut by a professional, but salons are warning of staff shortages as gen Z shuns a career in the profession.
The number of trainees enrolling in hairdressing apprenticeships has declined by 70% over the last decade. This, combined with a wave of high street salon closures, means people in the UK could face a longer wait for an appointment in the years to come.
