Zappas’ Annual Trainee Competition

Zappas Celebrates The Next Generation At Our Annual Trainee Competition Evening

At Zappas Salons, we are passionate about training, supporting and inspiring the next generation of hairdressers. Each year, our annual Zappas Trainee Competition Evening gives our apprentices the chance to step into the spotlight, showcase their skills and celebrate how far they have come.

This year’s event was held at Wokingham Theatre, bringing together apprentices from across the Zappas salon group for an inspirational evening of creativity, confidence and talent.

A Special Evening For Our Apprentices

The Zappas Trainee Competition Evening is one of the highlights of our training calendar. It gives our apprentices the opportunity to create, present and celebrate their work in front of an audience, while experiencing the excitement of a professional competition environment.

From preparing their models to perfecting their finished looks, every apprentice involved showed real passion, focus and dedication. The evening was not only a chance to compete, but also a chance to grow in confidence, support one another and enjoy being part of the wider Zappas team.

We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part.

Celebrating Creativity, Confidence And Skill

Hairdressing is a career built on creativity, technical skill and connection with people. Our trainee competition is designed to help apprentices develop all of these qualities in a fun, supportive and inspiring way.

Events like this allow our trainees to push themselves, try new ideas and see what they are truly capable of. It is always wonderful to watch their confidence grow and to see the pride they feel in their finished work.

For many of our apprentices, the competition evening becomes a memorable milestone in their hairdressing journey.

The Zappas Apprenticeship Scheme

At Zappas, our apprenticeship scheme is an important part of who we are. We have always believed in growing talent from within and giving young people the opportunity to build a rewarding career in hairdressing.

Our apprentices learn in a professional salon environment, supported by experienced stylists and educators across the group. They gain hands-on experience, develop strong technical skills and learn the importance of excellent client care from the very beginning.

Training at Zappas is about more than learning how to cut, colour and style hair. It is about building confidence, communication skills, professionalism and a true understanding of what it means to work as part of a successful salon team.

Why Choose A Hairdressing Apprenticeship?

A hairdressing apprenticeship is a fantastic choice for anyone who enjoys being creative, working with people and learning practical skills.

It is ideal for school leavers who are ready to begin their career and want to learn in a real salon setting. As an apprentice, you can earn while you learn, gain valuable experience and start building your future in an exciting and sociable industry.

Hairdressing can open so many doors, from becoming a stylist or colour specialist to working in education, session styling, salon management or even owning your own salon one day.

Start Your Hairdressing Career With Zappas

Our annual Trainee Competition Evening is a wonderful reminder of just how much talent, energy and potential there is within our apprenticeship programme.

We are proud to support our trainees as they learn, develop and take their first steps into a creative career they can truly love.

Apprentice Openings Available At Zappas Salons

We currently have openings for apprentices across the Zappas salon group. If you are a school leaver looking for your next step after finishing school, or you know someone who would love to begin a career in hairdressing, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Joining Zappas as an apprentice means becoming part of a friendly, professional and supportive salon group that is committed to helping young talent grow.