Cutting-edge hairdressing and barbering techniques, industry insights, and inspiring demonstrations took centre stage at a special event hosted at North Kent College’s Tonbridge campus recently.
The College teamed up with VTCT Skills, a leading expert in hair and barbering qualifications, to put on the Collective: LIVE event which was attended by more than 50 industry professionals and hairdressing and barbering students from across the South-East.
The event featured a series of expert-led demonstrations, with renowned hairdressers George Newton Beck and Phil Jarman highlighting the latest styling methods and industry trends. A unique presentation by CLOUD NINE introduced The Temperature Calculator, an innovative tool offering attendees a glimpse into the future of heated styling, and there was a dedicated showcase to demonstrate the work of the College’s hairdressing and barbering students.
A range of fantastic prizes and goody bags for all attendees were up for grabs courtesy of Denman, Hairdressers Journal and CLOUD NINE, with plenty of opportunity to network and ask questions of industry experts.
Stacie Collings, Assistant Principal (Curriculum) for North Kent College, says: “We are incredibly proud to host events like Collective: LIVE, which bring together students and professionals to celebrate and develop the future of the hairdressing and barbering industry. Providing our students with access to leading experts and innovative tools ensures they are industry-ready and equipped with the latest techniques and knowledge.”
North Kent College has purpose-built hairdressing salons at its Tonbridge, Dartford and Gravesend campuses, and each are Lee Stafford affiliated academies.
A range of hairdressing and barbering courses are offered with students taught all the skills to master what celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford calls the ‘Michelin standard’ of hairdressing.
The College was also named by the Lee Stafford Education Foundation as its Education College of the Year in 2023.
Students learn in a state-of-the-art hairdressing salon, with all the latest equipment and products, fully supported by a team of experienced hairdressers and barbers.
The three salons are open most weekdays, and on selected evenings, to the general public with students providing all of the services, from working on the reception desk to implementing the latest styles and trends, at a fraction of the cost.
To find out more visit the Open to the Public section of the North Kent College website.
Anyone interested in studying hairdressing can find more details on the course finder section of the North Kent College website, or by attending one of the upcoming open events.
VTCT Skills is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation operating across 17 different sectors. To find out more visit the VTCT Skills website.