- 21 January 2026
- Employer Information & Apprentices &
Meet Nargis Nargis, a Level 3 Advanced Beauty Therapy Apprentice based at Iris Avenue in London.
Passionate, driven, and already making her mark in the salon, Nargis has developed a broad skill set across beauty treatments while discovering where her true passion lies. From perfecting lash extensions to mentoring junior learners, her apprenticeship journey with Kleek Apprenticeships highlights the opportunities, challenges and rewards of building a successful career in the beauty industry.
We asked Nargis about her beauty therapy journey so far...
Q1: As a beauty apprentice, can you tell us about the different services you carry out in the salon, and which one is your favourite?
I do lash extensions, facials, waxing, manis or pedis with gel polish and regular, threading, brow lamination and lash lifts and tints. My favourite service to carry out is lash extensions, it makes me happy!
Q2: How are you finding your training experience with Kleek?
The learning journey with Kleek is amazing! I have had the opportunity to get a comprehensive practical training in a range of different services.
Q3: What advice would you give to someone thinking of getting into the Beauty industry?
The beauty industry is vast. I would advise someone to reflect upon their interests and the benefits they can gain from training with a well-recognised beauty institute like Kleek.
Q4: What initially sparked your interest in beauty?
Makeup and lashes interested me a lot as a teenager. I loved creating different looks, so studying beauty gave me the opportunity to explore makeup, as well as other beauty fields. By gaining a good grounding in a range of techniques, it’s then easier to find your passion and specialise further.
Q5: What are you most proud of to date, and why?
When I’ve achieved Merit grades in my level 3 qualifications! But also, I’m so proud of teaching and mentoring the junior learners now and seeing them grow as professionals, too.
Q6: What are the best bits of being an apprentice, and the not-so-good bits?
Being an apprentice involves gaining opportunities to learn a variety of practical treatments in a real environment with professionals. It allows you to gain experience and client skills at the same time, which helps boost confidence, and also earn while learning. But sometimes it’s very difficult to balance study with salon work, especially in a busy and popular salon.
Q7: Tell us what's next for you Nargis... What are your career aspirations?
I am very much interested in pursuing the Level 4 advanced beauty therapy qualification in the future.
Nargis’s journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when talent is nurtured through high-quality training and REAL salon experience. For salon owners, investing in an apprentice is an investment in confident, skilled professionals who grow with your business. And for anyone considering a career in beauty, Nargis’s story shows that a beauty apprenticeship can set you up for a successful career for life.
First published in Issue 4 of The Kleek Magazine, 2025. Page 32.
