Apprentices and junior professionals are the future of the hair and beauty industry.
This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re looking at how salons and training environments can support them — not by adding more tasks, but by removing barriers.
The challenge apprentices face
Apprentices are learning, supporting senior stylists and adapting to busy salon life — often all at once.
One of the biggest hidden challenges? Time spent on laundry.
Laundry is essential, but when apprentices spend hours washing, drying and folding towels, that’s time taken away from:
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Hands-on learning
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Client interaction
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Skill development
Why time on the chair matters more than ever
The more time apprentices spend observing, practising and working with clients, the faster they build confidence.
Salons that reduce unnecessary admin tasks:
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Create better learning environments
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Support faster development
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Help juniors feel valued, not overwhelmed
Small operational changes can have a big impact.
A simple shift that supports better learning
Scrummi’s biodegradable, single-use towels remove laundry from daily salon routines.
That means:
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No washing, drying or folding
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More time for hands-on education
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Cleaner, more hygienic training spaces
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Less pressure on junior staff
This makes Scrummi particularly effective in:
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Apprentice-heavy salons
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Training days
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Colleges and academies
👉 Explore training-friendly Scrummi solutions
Supporting colleges supports the whole industry
Training colleges play a vital role in shaping future professionals.
By supporting colleges with practical, sustainable solutions:
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Students spend more time learning
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Educators spend less time managing resources
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Salons receive better-prepared juniors
We’re proud to work with colleges across the UK who are helping strengthen the future of hair and beauty.
How you can support the next generation
Whether you’re training apprentices in-house or working with a local college, there are simple ways to make a difference.
For salon owners & managers
👉 Make your salon more apprentice-friendly
For educators & colleges
👉 Partner with Scrummi to support your students
Conclusion
Supporting the next generation doesn’t require big changes — just smarter ones. By creating efficient, professional training environments, salons can help apprentices thrive and strengthen the industry as a whole.
