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The Hair and Beauty Academy
Our brand new Hair and Beauty Academy offers a wide range of rejuvenating treatments at surprisingly low prices. Our students and staff provide a first class service in professional salons which are equipped to the highest standard.
Whether you are looking to unwind with a relaxing massage or treat yourself to a new hairdo, the Hair and Beauty Academy has everything to suit your needs. We also stock a range of professional hair and beauty products for you to purchase, from industry leaders including GHD, TIGI and Dermalogica.
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Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton cuts it at Solihull College's new Hair and Beauty Academy
To celebrate the launch of its new Hair and Beauty Academy, Solihull College were delighted to welcome celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton to Blossomfield Campus this week.
Andrew, who is best known as the resident hairdresser on hit makeover show ‘10 Years Younger’, has over 25 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry and is stylist to some of the UK’s biggest stars. He was invited to officially open the College’s fantastic new facilities, which have recently undergone their own makeover during the campus’ £31 million redevelopment project.
Andrew comments: “It was an honour to be invited to Solihull College and share in this momentous occasion with the staff and students. Having worked with the team for a number of years now, I have always been impressed with the level of professionalism and passion they have. I heard about the vision the Hair and Beauty Academy was to bring, and to see it all complete is absolutely fantastic. The salons and facilities are incredible and Solihull College is now a benchmark for other colleges across the country.”
The Hair and Beauty Academy incorporates first-class salons equipped to the highest standard, which are now able to deliver a wide range of hairdressing, beauty, holistic, and sports therapy courses, as well as offer a wide range of rejuvenating treatments to customers.
Solihull College Principal Brenda Sheils comments: “We were thrilled that Andrew was able to join us on such a special day and officially open our new Hair and Beauty Academy. The redevelopment has transformed our Blossomfield Campus into an exciting, modern place to learn, and both students and clients are now able to benefit from our state-of the-art salons and get the most out of what the College has to offer.”
The official opening took place on Tuesday 5th April and was enjoyed by over 50 invited guests, who also experienced demonstrations from leading industry professionals including GHD, Moroccan Oil, and Lash Perfect.
Solihull College barbering student is a cut above
A barbering student from Solihull College created a cut above the rest as he recently achieved first place in a national barbering competition for his creative men’s hair design.
Leigh Brown, who is currently studying the Level 2 Diploma in Barbering at the College, had 1.5 hours to create a men’s design using clippers and no combs. His creative flair impressed the judges when he designed a full head of pattern work and finished off the look with purple hair colour and glitter spray.
A delighted Leigh comments: “I am thoroughly enjoying the barbering course at Solihull College as it’s allowing me to learn all aspects of different barbering techniques, and winning this competition has made everything worthwhile. I would like to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Barbering at the College and enter more competitions so that I can develop my skills further and become a successful barber.”
The direct entry competition was open to all colleges across the country and took place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Leigh competed against several students from a college in East Durham to achieve first place.
Yvonne Malpass, Head of School for Hair and Beauty, comments: “We are extremely proud of Leigh’s achievement and thrilled he stood out above tough competition to impress the judges. We wish him every success as he continues his studies with us and starts his barbering career.”
Solihull College’s recent £31 million redevelopment project incorporates a brand new Hair and Beauty Academy with first-class salons to deliver a wide range of hairdressing, beauty, holistic, and sports therapy courses.
