Apprentices’ hair fashion proves a hit on the catwalk

Fabulous hair fashion took to the catwalk when apprentices at Cambridge Regional College showcased their talents in a competition with a difference – based on the Great British Bake Off.

The hairdressing apprentices, all working in salons, were marked on the technical and signature elements of their hair creations before producing showstopper hair designs to wow the judges.

Some of the trainee hairdressers even turned to Bake-Off star Mary Berry for their inspiration, with afternoon tea-themed creations alongside styles based on the Victorian and Regency periods.

The apprentices’ employers were invited to cakes and a catwalk show in the college’s Park Restaurant to celebrate the work by the 20 competitors.

CRC head of apprenticeships Angela Hughes said the apprentices had produced fabulous designs.

“Their styles really were showstoppers and the Great British Hair Off was a big success,” she said. “All the apprentices’ employers enjoyed the show and were very proud of their apprentices.”

Loredana Dentice of SK Hairdressing in Gamlingay was the top Level three apprentice, while apprentice Kiera Desborough from The Salon on the Green, Buckden, was the Level 2 winner.

Above Loredana Dentice with her afternoon-tea and English rose design on model Natasha Rowland

Top Kiera Desborough with her Victorian-themed style on model Charlie Groome

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