HAIR COUNCIL
HAIRDRESSER
STUDENT OF THE YEAR
BRITISH AWARDS 2016
ENTRY PACK
In association with:
30 Sydenham Road
Croydon CR0 2EF
[email protected]
020 8760 7014
October 2015
Dear Hairdressing Tutors
Hair Council – UK Student of the Year Awards 2016 - The competition for trainees who are serious about
hairdressing.
Do you think you’ve trained the UK’s top hairdressing student? Why not nominate them for the
Hair Council’s UK Student of the Year Award 2016. Learners need to create a finished look and submit two
photos of their model. The Level 2 entrants will be asked to dress hair in a red carpet fashion and the Level 3
will be asked to cut and blow dry an innovative style of their choice. Please see images from 2015 at
www.haircouncil.org.uk coming soon.
The judges are Jamie Stevens (X Factor Hairdresser), celebrity hairdressers Andrew Barton and Patrick
Cameron. The eight highest in each level will get through to the final.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND IMAGES IN NOW - WE ONLY REQUIRE NOMINATIONS ALONG WITH THE
ENTRY FEES BY December 16th
The entry fee is £32 per student and includes one year’s state registration once qualified (worth £35).
Payment must be included with the nominations and is not refundable should a student pull out of the
competition.
The closing date for nominations is:
The closing date for images is:
December 16th 2015
February 26th 2016
Judging will take place in March and those who have been successful in getting to the final will be
notified at the end of March/ beginning April. The finals will take place on 22nd May at L’Oreal Studios in
London.
The highest eight marks in each level will be invited to compete the final which will comprise a 50 minute
practical and an interview. The winners will be announced on the same day. The two overall winners will
receive fantastic prizes including a trophy, a day with Andrew Barton at his salon, a business lunch with
L’Oreal Colour Trophy winner Sophia Hilton and lunch at the House of Commons.
I look forward to hearing from you with your nominations. Please ensure you complete the forms with all the
information required. If you would like to email the details please send the information and payments
requested to [email protected] Please remember the closing date for sending nominations (not
images) is 16 th December 2015
Yours sincerely
Sally Styles
Registrar
NOMINATION FORM
Please complete the form below and return to Ellie Agius, Hairdressing Council. 30 Sydenham Road, Croydon,
Surrey, CR0 2EF with a cheque for the correct amount (£32 per person entering). Cheques should be made payable
the Hairdressing Council. You may also e-mail the information to [email protected] and call with credit card
details on 020 8760 7010. Please use capitals.
Training Details.
Full Name and Address of College/Training Centre/Salon
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Name of Trainer ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
E-mail Address………..…………………………………………………................………………………….
Telephone Number…………………………………………………….............…………………………….
Nominee’s details.
Please include all details - if there is not sufficient room, please continue overleaf
and on a separate paper).
1. Name…………………………………………….…………………………………………………… Level (2 or 3) ..........................
Address ..................................................………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
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Mobile Number ………………………...................……… Daytime telephone…..........................………………………….
Personal e-mail address.………………………........................................................…………………………………………………………..
2. Name…………………………………………….…………………………………………………… Level (2 or 3) ..........................
Address ..................................................………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
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Mobile Number ………………………...................……… Daytime telephone…..........................………………………….
Personal e-mail address.………………………........................................................…………………………………………………………..
3. Name…………………………………………….…………………………………………………… Level (2 or 3) ..........................
Address ..................................................………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
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Mobile Number ………………………...................……… Daytime telephone…..........................………………………….
Personal e-mail address.………………………........................................................……………………………………………
4. Name…………………………………………….…………………………………………………… Level (2 or 3) ..........................
Address ..................................................………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
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Mobile Number ………………………...................……… Daytime telephone…..........................………………………….
Personal e-mail address.………………………........................................................…………………………………………….
5. Name…………………………………………….…………………………………………………… Level (2 or 3) ..........................
Address ..................................................………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
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Mobile Number ………………………...................……… Daytime telephone…..........................………………………….
Personal e-mail address.………………………........................................................……………………………………………
6. Name…………………………………………….…………………………………………………… Level (2 or 3) ..........................
Address ..................................................………………………………………………..…………………………………………………
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Mobile Number ………………………...................……… Daytime telephone…..........................………………………….
Personal e-mail address.………………………........................................................……………………………………………
Rules for the UK Student of the Year Awards 2016
All competitors will be expected to submit two photographs of their work (front and side views) on a
disc or via email to [email protected] (Please see page 2 for closing dates). The model must be
against a white or plain pale background and wearing a black top. The images should include one from
the front and one from the side. The disk must have the nominee’s name and phone number written
on the front and images should be at least 1mb. The images need to be clear and in focus, taken in a
well-lit environment as poor quality images may affect the judges decisions.
Makeup should support the final look and the model chosen should reflect the image the competitor is
trying to achieve. The competitor must be confident they can recreate the look within 50 minutes
should they reach the final.
Level 2
Competitors should create a ‘red carpet’ glamour look worthy of any red carpet event. Be inspired by the Prom,
celebrities at the Oscars, BAFTA’s and film premiere’s including stunning styling that showcase skill and product
use.
Up to four wefts of ornamentation and added hair are optional but must not cover more than a ¼ of the models
head.
There is no restriction on pre-colour work or the number of oxidation colours however, all colouring should be the
competitors own work.
Level 3
Competitor’s images should show a cut and blow-dry reflecting a commercial innovative emerging look. Create an
on-trend fashion focused haircut and finish that shows off cutting, styling and colour skills.
There is no restriction on pre-colour work or the number of oxidation colours however, all colouring should be the
competitors own work.
Wefts or hair extensions are not allowed.
Competitors must be available on Sunday 22nd May 2015 to compete at L’Oreal Studio, Hammersmith with their
model should they reach the final.