A Walsall College student has been named 2022 Concept Hair Learner of the Year. Amelia Jahanpour beat 1,700 hairdressers and barbers to the title. Her competition entry and look will feature on the cover of Concept Hair magazine’s next edition. …
The power of the client-barber relationship and its ability to flag up mental health problems was discussed by a local entrepreneur during a Walsall College masterclass. Hannah McKnight, owner of Nu Era Salon in Great Wyrley, Walsall hosted an industry-led …
Francesco Group is one of the largest hairdressing companies in the UK. A family business, established more than 50 years ago, they rely on a steady supply of highly skilled hairdressers to staff their 30+ salons across the Midlands. To …
Male grooming has changed considerably in just the last 10 ten years, alone. Men are spending more time on their appearance and society is making it much more acceptable to do so. According to Retail Times, men’s skincare is on …
We can all appreciate the power of a new hair cut, colour or even a blow-dry. It can help elevate our mood and change the way we feel about ourselves. It’s an important role and there is a lot of …
Meeting nine artists/therapists and exploring seven work locations online led to hair and beauty students at Walsall College enjoying a successful virtual work experience week. Around 180 hairdressing, barbering and beauty students networked with local and internationally established professionals. They …
A woman retraining for a career in hairdressing has proof that this is her time, with her work appearing in an industry magazine. Sarah Ameed Ahmed’s hairstyle has appeared in industry title, Concept Hair magazine. The hairstyle was a lace …
A newly qualified barber can’t wait to get back to work so she can celebrate a national industry magazine award win with her colleagues and clients. Deone Luke, who works at Nu Era Barbershop in Great Wyrley scooped Modern Barber …
The lively and professional atmosphere of a barbers filled Walsall College’s atrium area when students ran a pop-up shop to promote their salon services. Six barbering students and three staff offered clients everything from shave consultations and haircuts to face …
A successful hairstylist and salon owner has encouraged apprentices training with Walsall College to learn to work on both European and Afro hair so that they can support a range of clients. Doreen O’ Connell, owner of the Albrighton-based salon, …