during the lockdowns of the past year or so, but where will the next generation of barbers and hairdressers come from? the number of apprentices has fallen sharply, which is worrying some industry leaders. our business correspondent katy austin has been our business correspondent katy austin has been looking into it. my name is dulcie wilson. i m an apprentice here at frank di lusso s here in carshalton. i have always been really passionate about hair. since i was younger i ve always wanted to do something to do ifeel like when i m working, i ve got a job, i m part of the real world and i m helping real people. 17 year old dulcie hopes to forge a career styling hair after she completes her apprenticeship programme. the boss says training on the job is really important. it s a well trodden route here. three of them are assistants which are apprentices. four of my current styling team have been apprentices within the salon and have become stylists, senior stylists and one is even assista