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07/10/2026

Running a salon means investing in your team as well as your clients ✂️

Finding and retaining skilled staff can be a real challenge, but supporting your existing team with the right training and development can help you build a stronger, more confident workforce.

In our latest blog, we look at how hairdressing apprenticeships can help South Wales salons develop their staff, support progression and build a team that can grow with the business ✨

With fully funded apprenticeships available for eligible employers and learners, it could be a great time to look at how you can invest in your team.

👉 Read the article to find out more

Discover how hairdressing apprenticeships in South Wales can help salons develop skilled staff, improve retention and build stronger teams with ISA Training.

24/08/2026

Still helping your child decide what’s next after Results Day?

If they’re interested in a career in hairdressing, barbering or beauty, an apprenticeship could be a great way to turn their interest into practical experience while gaining a recognised qualification.

At ISA Training, part of Educ8 Training, our apprenticeships allow young people to learn in a real salon environment, developing their skills while working towards their qualification.

Our Apprenticeship Guide for Parents explains everything you need to know, including how apprenticeships can support your child as they take their first steps into the industry.

Read the guide and explore the opportunities available 👇

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20/08/2026

🎉 Good luck to everyone receiving their results today!

Whether today goes exactly as planned or not, remember there are lots of different routes into a successful career.

If you’re interested in hairdressing, barbering, beauty or nails, an apprenticeship could be a great way to gain practical experience, earn while you learn and work towards a recognised qualification in a real salon environment.

Working Wales also offers free, impartial advice to help you explore your next steps, including apprenticeships, further education, training and employment.

Whatever comes next, take your time, explore your options and find the path that’s right for you 💇‍♀️✂️💅

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19/08/2026

Results Day can feel like a big moment, but your results don’t have to define what comes next.

For anyone considering a career in hairdressing, barbering, beauty or nails, there are lots of routes into the industry including apprenticeships that allow you to learn while gaining real experience in a salon.

As part of the Educ8 Group, ISA Training is proud to support learners and employers across Wales with opportunities to develop skills, build confidence and take the next step in their careers.

In our latest blog, Rhiannon Fletcher, National Account Manager at Educ8 Training, explores what parents should know about apprenticeships and how they can support their child in making an informed decision about their next step 🎓

Read more here 👇

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12/08/2026

Salon owners, let’s build your dream team 💅📈

If your staff are ready for Level 3 Nails and Beauty but you don’t want to lose them to external training, we’ve got you covered.

Our apprenticeships are designed specifically for employees already working in your salon, meaning their development happens alongside their role, not away from it.

The impact is real:
- Your team gains advanced, in-demand skills
- You expand your treatment offering
- Clients get better results (and keep coming back)
- You invest in your staff without paying course fees

It’s a simple, flexible way to level up your business while keeping everything running smoothly.

Visit our website to fill in our ‘contact us’ form and we’ll be in touch!

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04/08/2026

‘I believe apprenticeships are one of the most valuable pathways available to learners today. They combine practical experience with high-quality learning, helping people develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to thrive in their chosen careers.’ - Alice Weekley, Programme Manager at ISA Training

College isn't the only route into a successful Hair & Beauty career. ✨

ISA Training's fully funded Hair & Beauty apprenticeships let you earn, learn and grow your skills in a real salon environment. No waiting around for experience after qualifying. You're building it as you go.

A smarter route into the industry? We think so. ✨

Click here to read our new blog: https://hubs.la/Q04rF2xC0

24/07/2026

Got your Level 2 and thinking “what’s next?” 👀

If you’re already working in a salon, this is your sign to keep going.

Our Level 3 apprenticeships in Beauty Therapy Massage and Nail Services are designed to help you step up your skills, confidence, and earning potential, all while staying in your salon.

This isn’t classroom learning. It’s hands-on, real experience with real clients, supported every step of the way.

A few things to know:

- You must be currently employed in a salon

- It’s completely free to enrol

- Training fits around your working day

- You gain a nationally recognised qualification

If you're ready to go from qualified to fully booked, we’re here to help ✨

Get in touch through our contact form to start your next step 💌

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16/07/2026

Working in a salon and ready to level up your skills? 👀✨

If you're already a qualified beautician and want to take your career to the next stage, our Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage and Level 3 Nail Services apprenticeships could be exactly what you’re looking for.

These programmes are designed for professionals who are already employed in a salon, so you can build advanced skills while working with real clients day to day, no classroom switch-up needed.

Why it works:

- Fully funded – no course fees

- Learn while you earn

- Flexible training built around your salon

You’ll be supported by a dedicated trainer while developing the kind of specialist skills that make you the go-to in the salon 💅

Ready to upgrade your career? Click here to get in touch with us: https://hubs.la/Q04pLgVk0

08/07/2026

Having completed her Hairdressing Level 2 and Level 3, Jess Allan is an advocate for work-based learning in salons. ✂️

Completing apprenticeships with ISA Training allowed Jess to stay on top of current trends and new techniques, all while building her confidence.

Jess’s story shows that it’s never too late to invest in your future through a hairdressing apprenticeship.

Read her story here: https://hubs.la/Q04n3_n40

19/06/2026

Salons across Wales are facing growing recruitment challenges, but apprenticeships could be the key to building stronger, future-ready teams.

From hair and barbering to beauty and nails, investing in apprentices helps salons develop loyal staff, grow talent from within, and stay ahead in a changing industry.

We’ve explored why apprenticeships matter more than ever in our latest blog 👇

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