Colourist Assistant jobs in London

Job Title
Salon Assistants & Hairdressing Apprentices
(Putney | Clapham | Balham | Richmond – South West London)

Company Overview
Edward James Salons is one of London’s most awarded salon groups, with four luxury locations across South West London. We’re known for creating amazing hair, but also for building careers. Many of our senior stylists started as assistants here, folding towels, learning the ropes, and then quickly moving onto the salon floor, taking clients and earning commission.

Summary
We’re looking for motivated, hands-on people who want to start their hairdressing career in a salon that takes training seriously. Yes, you’ll be washing hair, making coffees, and keeping the salon running smoothly, but you’ll also be learning, progressing and building real skills every single week.

Our assistants don’t wait years to get onto the floor. Once you master a skill, you’ll start using it with clients and earning commission. If you’ve got the drive, the progression is fast.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Washing and toning hair, learning to apply colour and treatments
• Creating relaxing shampoo experiences and luxury scalp rituals
• Helping stylists and colourists with cuts, colours, blow-dries and styling
• Keeping the salon looking sharp, from laundry and refreshments to clean, polished spaces
• Attending weekly training sessions (cutting, colouring, styling and consultation)
• Progressing your Level 2 Hair Professional qualification (NVQ) through our partner college or in-house programme
• Building client confidence as your skills develop, and earning commission on your work

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who’s genuinely passionate about hair, fashion or beauty
• A positive attitude, good energy and great people skills
• Reliable and consistent, we notice when you show up and give your best
• No salon experience needed, ust a real willingness to learn and grow

What You’ll Get From Us

• A fully paid training programme and mentorship from day one
• Early opportunities to get on the salon floor with real clients
• Fast progression through our tiered assistant levels, with pay rises and commission as you move up
• A fun, friendly team that supports and pushes each other to do better
• Discounts on luxury haircare, free hair services and regular team events
• A career path that could take you from assistant to stylist, colourist or creative lead

Pay
£12.21 – £13.00 per hour (based on level)
Commission available once you start taking clients

Schedule
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Shift-based schedule (9am–9pm) including weekends

Apply Now
This is where your career starts. Email your CV to careers@edwardjameslondon.com or visit one of our salons to apply. We’d love to meet the next future star of Edward James.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Sabbatical

Work Location: In person