NULC students inspired to aim for top salons

NULC hairdressing students visited the Vidal Sassoon Salon in Manchester as part of RAP week in February.

The Level One Hairdressing students visited the salon with tutor Amy Stott to help them to gain an insight into how professional salons are run and what is expected of staff in the workplace.

The students went into the salon and where given a guided tour, given the opportunity to ask stylists questions regarding the salons code of conduct and how a student like themselves would need to progress to be able to apply for a job within a top salon.

Pictured: Hairdressing students Stephanie Banks, Keyleigh Heath, Jessica Sterling, Christina Clews, Inga from Vidal Sassoon, Amy Stott (NULC tutor), Rebecca Spencer and Emma Blakeman.
 

Hairdressing tutor at NULC, Amy Stott said: “All the students gave positive feedback from the visit, describing how they enjoyed visiting the salon and that the stylists have given them something to aspire to, as hairdressers.”

The stylists and staff within the salon were very accommodating and made the students feel very welcome, allowing the students to view all areas of the salons including the training facilities.

To find out more about the range of hairdressing courses available at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

NULC hairdressing students secure places in national finals

Three talented hairdressing students are set to represent Newcastle-under-Lyme College at the national final of the prestigious Association of Hairdressers and Therapists competition in Blackpool on 12 March.

Rebecca Robinson, aged 19 from Hartshill is studying the Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and was awarded first place in the first year blow-dry event, where she fought off strong competition from 50 entrants from colleges across the North West. (pictured left.)

Liz Shuttlebottom, aged 27 from Westbury Park is studying the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing was awarded third place in the second year commercial day look. (pictured right.)

Lauren Sales, aged 17 from Cheadle, is studying an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing and was the youngest NULC student to be awarded a place in the National Finals. (pictured below.)

This is the first time NULC have entered the competition, the prestigious Association of Hairdressers and Therapists competition takes place annually, with the top performers from the regional heats across the UK going on to compete in the national final.

Anthony Keates, Curriculum Leader for Hairdressing said: “The students have excelled in the first stages of the competition and we’re all very proud of what they have achieved already.  The students are now focusing on the national finals and spending time preparing and honing their skills.”

He continued: “It goes to show what a productive learning environment we have here at NULC.  The students get to train in an industry standard salon with expert tuition.”

Everyone at NULC wishes all three competitors the best of luck for the next stage of the competition.

To find out more about the range of full-time hair and beauty courses available at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.