Azubi of the year: Hairdresser competition inspires in Schwäbisch Gmünd!

Friseurmeisterin Jenny Hägele organisiert am 13. Juli 2025 in Schwäbisch Gmünd den Wettbewerb „Azubi des Jahres“ für angehende Friseure.
Hairdresser Jenny Hägele organized the “Azubi of the Year” competition for prospective hairdressers on July 13, 2025 in Schwäbisch Gmünd. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Azubi of the year: Hairdresser competition inspires in Schwäbisch Gmünd!

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - On July 13, 2025, the creative competition "Azubi of the Year" will be held in Schwäbisch Gmünd, organized by the talented hairdresser Jenny Hägele. In the commercial school in the vocational school center, trainees show their skills in a variety of hairstyles and techniques. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the prospective hairdressers can demonstrate their manual skills and to demonstrate the challenge of achieving the best result. [Schwaebische-Post] reports that the participants from the first year of apprenticeship have to perform a women's haircut with a classic hair dryer and a classic men's haircut.

But that's not all: the trainees in the second year of apprenticeship also have to master a color change with streak technology. An exciting aspect of this year is that the participants from the third year of apprenticeship are not included with the final exams due to overlaps. The aim of the competition is to motivate and inspire the trainees to improve their practical grade. One thing is that the vocational school grade in the practical part is at least 2.5.

a motto with style

The motto "Hollywood - everything that belongs to the red carpet" challenges the creativity of the participants. Various hairstyles and accessories can be used, which promises exciting results. Another highlight of the competition is the prices: the first place in the first year of apprenticeship receives 150 euros, the best in the second year of apprenticeship even 250 euros. In addition, all participating gift bags with high -quality hairdressing products, sponsored by well -known hairdressing companies.

The jury consists of experienced experts from various salons and schools who willingly bring in their specialist knowledge. This competition is not only an excellent opportunity for prospective hairdressers to show their talent, but also an important step in their professional development. In addition to the creative examination, the hairdressing training - which takes a total of three years - conveys a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are essential for the later profession. [hairdressing salon] emphasizes that the training includes various topics, including cutting techniques, hair coloring methods and customer management.

career opportunities in the hairdressing trade

After the training, the newly baked journeyman is open to many paths. Whether you want to concentrate on special techniques such as Balayage and Foliage or even want to open your own salon - the possibilities are varied. The salary during the training varies from 550 to 850 euros in the third year of apprenticeship, and as a journeyman you can expect an income between 1,800 and 2,200 euros. [hairdressing manual] shows that the passion for fashion and the joy of dealing with people are crucial for success in this profession.

The Chamber of Crafts Ulm particularly encourages the youth to apply for training positions in the craft because there is a constant need for specialists. Information about this exciting competition is available in Salon Haarliebe in Spraitbach. So if you want to work in the hairdressing trade, you should take the opportunity and be inspired!

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OrtSchwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland
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