2nd Year Hairdressing Apprentice | PALOMA Salon
Paddington, NSW | Full Time

PALOMA is a leading Paddington salon known for beautiful hair, exceptional guest experiences and a warm, welcoming environment.

Founded by award-winning hairdresser and educator Paloma Rose Garcia, PALOMA is home to a passionate team of highly skilled hairdressers who value creativity, education, teamwork and genuine care for our guests.

We’re looking for a 2nd Year Hairdressing Apprentice to join our team. You’ll have completed your first year of training and be ready to take the next step: building on your foundations, refining your technical skills and growing your confidence on the salon floor.

About the Role

As a 2nd Year Apprentice, you’ll continue developing your craft with the support of our experienced team, taking on more hands-on work as your skills progress.

Your role will include:

- Welcoming guests and providing warm, attentive service

- Assisting our Colourists and Stylists with guest services

- Shampooing, applying treatments and performing relaxing head massages

- Blow-drying and styling guests, with a focus on consistency and finish

- Applying colour, toners and foils under the guidance of our Colourists

- Developing your cutting techniques through structured in-salon training

- Participating in ongoing education alongside your Certificate III studies

- Keeping the salon clean,



organised and beautifully presented throughout the day

- Supporting the wider team in our busy salon setting

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has completed their first year of apprenticeship training and is eager to keep learning and growing.

You’ll ideally have:

- Completed first year of your apprenticeship (or equivalent salon experience)

- Confidence with shampooing, treatments and basic blow-drying

- A positive, friendly and confident manner with guests

- A strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative

- Reliability, punctuality and a polished presentation

- A great team-player attitude

- Comfort working in a busy, fast-paced environment

Benefits & Perks

- Learn alongside some of the best creatives in the industry

- Ongoing in-salon education, training and development to support your progression

- A supportive, fun and friendly team environment

- 30–40% discount on our range of retail products

- Complimentary hair services to keep your hair looking its best

- The opportunity to build a long-term career within PALOMA

Applicants must have Australian residency or a valid Australian work visa.

Ready to take the next step in your hairdressing career? We’d love to meet you.

Please send your cover letter and resume to ••••@paloma-salon.com.

📌 Hairdressing Apprentice 2nd Year (Paddington)
🏢 Paloma Salon
📍 Paddington