Emily’s Hairdressing Apprenticeship Journey

Emily’s Hairdressing Apprenticeship Journey

Emily Bullock started her journey with Reflections Training Academy Birmingham by attending our Full-Time Level 2 Certificate programme. She progressed on to her Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship and she’s now looking to do her Level 3 Apprenticeship with us...
5 Ways Apprentices Can Boost Your Salon This Year

5 Ways Apprentices Can Boost Your Salon This Year

2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for salons. With ongoing cost pressures from wage increases, National Insurance changes, and the government’s recent Autumn Budget falling short of many businesses’ hopes; running a small, independent salon isn’t easy....
Day in the Life of a Hairdressing Apprentice

Day in the Life of a Hairdressing Apprentice

If you’re thinking about becoming a hairdressing apprentice, you might be wondering what a real day in the salon looks like. Here’s an example of a typical weekday for one of our hairdressing apprentices at Reflections Training Academy – from opening the salon to...
Rising Star: Caitlin Hawkins Wins Goldwell’s Blonde My Way Competition

Rising Star: Caitlin Hawkins Wins Goldwell’s Blonde My Way Competition

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of 18-year-old Caitlin Hawkins, who has been crowned the winner of the Goldwell Blonde My Way competition. Caitlin, who works at CC Hair and Beauty Bar in Taunton, impressed the judges with her creativity &...
16-19 Year Old Full-Time Programme Prospectus

16-19 Year Old Full-Time Programme Prospectus

Our full-time Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing and Barbering courses are the perfect starting point for 16–19-year-olds ready to step into the professional world of hair. At Reflections Training Academy, we help you build real skills that employers look for. From...