“I care a lot about my apprentices. I strive to cherish them and nurture their journey to become extraordinary hairdressers! Watching them grow is so rewarding and I am proud of their achievements.”
training available. Her persistence paid off and finally she got an apprenticeship at a salon well known for their training. She worked hard, achieved her National Certificate and took every opportunity to learn and grow.
her some fantastic opportunities. Eventually, she asked Dorien if she would like to buy the business. “I jumped at the chance!” she says. “I felt ready for it since I had spent a lot of time and energy invested in the salon already – now it could be mine!”
“In my apprenticeship I learned the tools I needed to become a great hairdresser and I took ownership of my future in this industry. It is not just hairdressing; this is a career and a passion based job. If you put everything into it, you will receive amazing and rewarding results.”
“If you strive to be the best and do everything possible to become that, then you will be successful.” Feeling lucky to have the opportunity to own her own salon so early in her career, Dorien is determined to do everything to make the business a success.
Now the employer and trainer, Dorien loves using her knowledge and passion to train her own apprentices and give them the same inspiring experience she had. She enjoys “growing her own” team and has seen this create consistency in the salon, ensuring that all the staff at Jomp carry the salon’s reputation for excellence.
“I would do anything for my salon. Honestly it is the most worthwhile investment in every way,” she says. This inherent passion for her career and business is what drives Dorien to run Jomp with excellence every day.
“I care a lot about my apprentices. I strive to cherish them and nurture their journey to become extraordinary hairdressers! Watching them grow is so rewarding and I am proud of their achievements.”
“Passion, inspiration and ambition are my three favourite words! I am passionate about hairdressing, and I live for this industry. I intend to be the best and work hard, remain consistent and not become complacent. If you are the best at what you do, clients will come to you over anyone else. If you strive to be the best and do everything possible to become that, then you will be successful.”
If you want to have a rewarding career in hairdressing, Dorien says the most important thing you can do is to keep your passion for the industry. “Make sure you are excited and passionate about hairdressing. That ‘fire’ is essential in becoming great. Without it, you will never become amazing, no matter where you are trained.”
Dorien is also passionate about apprenticeship training and qualifications in the hairdressing industry. She knows from experience that it is training that leads to success and qualifications keep the industry professional.
“At the end of the day you are responsible for your own success,” says Dorien, “so make the most of the opportunities you have – and don’t forget to have fun!”
“A qualification is so important…It shows you are serious about your chosen career, that you are proud of it and have taken the time and effort to achieve it.”
“This is a really fun industry; remember that when you are sweeping floors and making coffees! We have all been there! Set goals and achieve them - no one else is to blame but you for how your career turns out. Age and experience don’t matter because if you train and learn and push yourself, you will succeed.”
When she was looking to start her own apprenticeship, Dorien sought out a salon that would be as passionate about training as she is. She handed her CV out to over 60 salons and even turned down job offers when there was no suitable
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