Lead Assistant Colourist - up to £45K

Location: London (office-based with travel required both domestically and internationally)

Role: Permanent with flexible hours. Out-of-hours work required, with flexibility to adjust start and finish times.

About Bleach London: Bleach London is the home of experimental hair. Founded in 2010 by visionary colourist Alex Brownsell, we’ve built a global community of DIY colour lovers — with 3 salons, recognition from Vogue, i-D, and Dazed, and a DIY colour range stocked in Walmart, Boots, and CVS, Bleach London continues to set trends and inspire a new generation of colour lovers.

About the Role: We’re looking for a hands-on creative colourist with exceptional technical skills and an obsession with colour. The Lead Assistant Colourist is a pivotal role at the heart of our business — connecting the artistry of colour with our work across brand campaigns, social, PR, session styling, and product innovation.

You’ll be the mainline support to the creative team and collaborate closely with founder Alex Brownsell, working behind the scenes on shoots, developing new products, and contributing to the creative identity of the brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Colour and styling for asset production, product development and events


• Colour and styling for clients, PR and VIPs


• Support Alex Brownsell with colour work for high-profile shoots and events, both in-salon and on set


• Capture high-quality photo and video content for Bleach London and Alex Brownsell’s social channels.


• Salon, bookings and stock management


• Recruit, maintain and manage the Bleach London model database, including profiles, NDAs, and patch testing

About You

• A passionate, detail-oriented colourist with an eye for aesthetics and innovation.


• Highly organised and proactive — comfortable managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments.


• Flexible and hands-on — ready to travel, adapt, and support across shoots, events, and salon activity.


• Deeply interested in hair trends, fashion, and beauty culture


• Minimum 2 years experience on the floor


• Confident in bleach and scalp bleach techniques


• Familiar with Bleach London products


• Has NVQ/VRQ Hairdressing Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification as a minimum

Why Join Us: At Bleach London, you’ll be part of a creative team pushing the boundaries of colour and self-expression.

This role offers unparalleled exposure to the world of fashion, editorial, and product innovation,
alongside one of the industry’s leading colourists.