Lauren Quayle

Courses Taken:
Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2

Years Studied:
2 years

Profession:
Owner of The Locks Lounge Hairdressing Salon

As I was a Hairdressing Apprentice at Lancaster & Morecambe College over 10 years ago, when I opened my own salon I really wanted to help a young person to learn the skills of the industry and pass on my knowledge.

Lauren first joined Lancaster & Morecambe College over 10 years ago straight after school as a student on the Hair & Beauty Introduction Level 1 course, before progressing onto the Hairdressing Level 2 full time course. Following the Level 2 course she decieded she wanted to do a Hairdressing Apprenticeship and started her career as a Hair Stylist working in local salons to build up her skills and experiences.

Lauren has come full circle in her industry and achieved her dream of opening her very own salon The Locks Lounge in Morecambe, and has just taken on her own Hairdressing Apprentice.

As I was a Hairdressing Apprentice at Lancaster & Morecambe College over 10 years ago, when I opened my own salon I really wanted to help a young person to learn the skills of the industry and pass on my knowledge. I really enjoyed working in the salons as an apprentice and learning new skills at the College.

Less than a month after opening The Locks Lounge, we spoke to Lauren to find out how she found hiring an apprentice, and how an apprentice can benefit her business.

I can definitley recommend the Apprenticeship scheme as it gives young people the time to come into the salon and work on their skills, meet new people and learn from other stylists, The benefit to the business is that while an Apprentice is earning an income and training, their role is crucial to the business in helping the stylists preparing toners, doing shampoos and helping getting units ready.

I prefered the apprenticeships to the full time course as I learnt so much more when I worked in the industry, as I was able to carry out the practical side of my course in busy hairdressing salons,

Lauren worked with the Employer Engagement team at College and says that the whole process of taking on an Apprenitce was easy to manage with the help of the Employer Advisor staff, as they help to guide you through the whole process.

It's really easy to take on an Apprentice, the staff at College have been great and have helped me thorugh the whole process. I actually had a lot of interest in my vacancy and so I definitely recomend working with the Employer Team at the College.

When asked about any advice Lauren would suggest to business owner's regarding taking on an Apprentice, she suggested,

I would suggest taking on a young person initially on a trial basis before you take anyone of full time, as not every apprentice is right for your business. Starting your own business is never easy, but I feel that I have come along way since my time at Lancaster & Morecambe College, and hightly recommend opening your own salon, and hiring an Apprentice to anyone that is thinking about it!

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