Students shine at North of England Hair Awards

3rd July 2025

Hairdressing & Barbering Students from Solihull College & University Centre have showcased their exceptional talent and creativity by achieving top placements at the North of England Hair Awards, a prestigious competition celebrating emerging talent in the barbering and hairdressing industries. 

The awards honour outstanding work from across the region, highlighting the next generation of creative professionals. Solihull College & University Centre students excelled across multiple categories, with several earning first place accolades. 

Hair collage of different styles
Some work by the students

Award Winners: 

Barbers – Men’s Image of the Year 

Euan Morral – 1st Place 

Ismaeel Ikhlaq – 2nd Place 

Ladies Street Style – Junior 

Chloe Hancey – 1st Place 

Sian Amelia Wood – 2nd Place 

Sinead Bishop – 3rd Place 

Ladies Streetwise – Senior 

Rashmi Nagar – 2nd Place 

Creative Image – Junior 

Lily Edmonds – 1st Place 

Milli Arrowsmith – 2nd Place 

Izzy Norman – 3rd Place 

Creative Image – Senior 

Sinead Bishop – 1st Place 

Hairdressing & Barbering lecturer, Clare Fanthome, commented: “These outstanding results reflect the talent, determination, and creativity of our students. Competitions like this help raise the bar for training and innovation, and we are thrilled to see our students recognised on such a large stage.” 

The College continues to offer industry-relevant, practical training across its hairdressing and barbering courses, preparing learners for careers in a dynamic and competitive field. 

 

Find out more about the College’s Hairdressing & Barbering courses: Hairdressing & Barbering