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 …
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 …
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 …
Studied: Level 2 Hairdressing (via an Apprenticeship) Studying: Level 3 Hairdressing When her apprentice employer didn’t keep her on after the spring 2020 lockdown, Tia Reed came up with a career plan B. The 19-year-old is now a full-time student …
Meet the former apprentices that have put themselves in executive seats. Jessica Burns and Danielle Maullin have just opened Willenhall’s newest salon, The Ivy. The partnership is the result of the hairdresser and beauty therapist becoming friends while training at …
Walsall College Hair and Beauty students treated customers at Debenhams to a glamorous make-over and some TLC, as part of the store’s ‘Look Good Feel Better’ charity event. Look Good Feel Better is an international cancer support charity that helps …
A top hairdresser from barbering product manufacturer Wahl visited Walsall College this week to deliver a talk to its Hairdressing and Barbering students. As one of the most popular hairdressers within the industry, Simon Shaw is known for his innovative and …
A Walsall College hairdressing student has won the Silver award in the Wella Xposure National Competition. Yana Ristic, who is studying a Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, was amongst only four students chosen for the grand final. The final …
Two Hairdressing students from Walsall College have been selected as finalists for the Wella Xposure competition in London. Run by one of the world’s largest cosmetics suppliers, Wella Xposure is a prestigious nationwide competition that celebrates imagination, creativity, and talent …
A Walsall College apprentice has reached the final of the L’Oreal Colour Trophy in London, after passing the Liverpool semi-finals with flying colours. Established in 1956, L’Oréal Colour Trophy is the longest running live hairdressing competition, which showcases some of …