A hairdressing student and a beauty therapy student at Walsall College are putting their creativity and wider professional skills to the test by taking part in prestigious industry competitions. Amelia Jahanpour is taking part in the 2022 Concept Hair Learner …
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 …
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 …
There are lots of jobs out there that you might not know exist. We’d like to tell you about them. And if you’re a Year 11 student, you might also want to know about: study topics on our science courses, …
These videos are your window into Walsall College life and learning. You can meet our teams, hear more about our courses and see just why learners find us so inspiring. You can watch all of our Virtual Open Days videos …
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, …