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.

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.