- 09 March 2026
- Apprentices & Events & Press Release &
Kleek Apprenticeships, the hair and beauty industry’s leading national training provider, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative Kleek Ambassador Programme in partnership with L’Oréal Professional Products, who will serve as the initiative's inaugural sponsor.
This groundbreaking programme is designed to empower up to 12 Kleek apprentices over a fixed 6-month period each year to represent Kleek and their fellow apprentices in their specified region, championing apprenticeship training and the hair and beauty industry.
The Ambassadors will create social media content through monthly tasks and a lookbook challenge. The programme aims to shine a spotlight on hair and beauty training by apprentices proactively sharing their experiences with salons, learners, and future apprentices across England.
The Ambassadors are selected through an application process open to both new social media users and those already active. The Kleek Ambassador Programme includes training and mentoring to help all Ambassadors develop new skills and networking opportunities throughout their role. These experiences will enable them to enhance their personal brand and their salon’s social media presence and marketing activity.
The 2026 Kleek Ambassadors will be announced on social media and the Kleek website on Wednesday 1st April 2026.
L’Oréal Professional Products, as sponsor, is providing a variety of exciting incentives to the appointed Kleek Ambassadors. These include an extra Special Experience Day at their HQ in September and an Exclusive Ambassador Goody Bag.
Monica Teodoro, GM of Education & Professional Development, says:
“L’Oréal Professional Products is proud to support the new Kleek Ambassador Programme. Kleek’s dedication to the next generation is inspiring. We look forward to hosting the Ambassadors at our London Flagship Academy later this year to celebrate their success.”
Kleek Apprenticeship’s MD, Tina Ockerby added:
“The Kleek Ambassador Programme, is an exciting initiative designed to inspire 12 apprentices to share their experiences and collaborate with their peers, while developing valuable skills for their careers. Kleek apprentices already participate in exclusive competitions, events and workshops each year, but we wanted to add this special role to further enhance the opportunities available here at Kleek.”
“Social media is an essential platform for stylists and therapists to showcase their skills, creativity, and personal brand, beyond the salon. It’s a marketing tool and a connection space that enables engagement with both customers and the community. For apprentices, it offers visibility and the chance to document their journey. For this reason, we actively encourage all Kleek apprentices to utilise social media to display their work, attract models and clients, and build a reputation and their salon’s reach, whilst staying updated on trends and connecting with industry professionals.”
Kleek Apprenticeships would like to thank all apprentices who took the time to apply for the Kleek Ambassador Programme, as well as those who have been shortlisted for this exciting opportunity. The standard of applications has been incredibly high, reflecting the passion, creativity and talent within the next generation of hair and beauty professionals.
Don't forget the official 2026 Kleek Ambassadors will be officially announced on Wednesday 1st April 2026 across Kleek’s social media channels and here on our website. Good luck!
