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Some Special Interests => Occupation Interests => Topic started by: Riddlebrick on Tuesday 27 June 17 22:50 BST (UK)
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Would there be a typical age range for an apprentice hairdresser in the 1960's? i.e. 15/16-18 as we would expect today or would it span longer with the qualified titles not be as vast as today's job titles?
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16/18 suggests a school leaver whereas people could "go" into hairdressing at any age - in some cases having had a family.
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Carole I appreciate that which is why I used the term typical as it is from hairdressers I know a profession that was typically entered into direct from school, however this is for people I know that entered the profession 1980s onwards.
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Re: 1960s Apprentice Hairdresser
for an apprentice hairdresser in the 1960's
however this is for people I know that entered the profession 1980s onwards.
1960's or 1980's?
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I went into hairdressing straight from school in 1957, it involved a three year apprenticeship paid for by my parents. This involved six months training before we were allowed to even shampoo a client. It also included specialist colour training in London, also board work, (making hair pieces and wigs) followed by two years as an improver to obtain my qualifications.
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I'm looking for 1960's
I only know from people I know about the profession from 1980's onwards which is why I am asking about 2 decades prior
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Many Thanks Jebber
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I should have added that that standards varied, not all apprenticeship were were so comprehensive. I was very lucky that my parents went without, so that I could get an apprenticeship at the place I wanted.