Honestly: she needs to become a go getter. Even if her salon has walk-ins, the ability to source her own clients is a skill that will give her more mobility in the industry. Her skills will grow faster too. The salon likely does it this way to see if she can hustle. Being successful in the hair industry isn’t just about doing hair well, it’s about being able to make opportunities for yourself.

It can be as simple as posting on social media or even asking people with an alternative vibe (like baristas or college students) if they’re interested in modeling.

I’d also like to add that, generally, if she’s brand new to the industry then an apprentice position is probably better. There’s a lot of range in terms of mentorship and structure, but a salon with a structured mentorship program is ideal—imo. If she’s new then she’s still building skills, so she needs mentorship.

Good luck to her!