Students visit Barber Trade Show in Birmingham

Sunderland College barbering students recently made the trip down to the NEC in Birmingham. Visiting the NEC trade show meant that the students were able to spend time look at trade stands to find equipment at a discounted price, experience barbering demos from professionals in the industry to pick up helpful hints and see new … Continued

Barbering student shows he’s a cut above the rest at skills competition

A talented barbering student at Sunderland College recently travelled to Edinburgh to take part in Wella Professionals Xposure 2019 competition. The competition was created by Wella and designed to help students develop their creativity, confidence and passion for working in the salon professional industry. Galip took the competition in his stride, going head-to-head against fellow … Continued

Students pick up new skills at Urban Decay Workshop

Sunderland College were recently invited to visit Urban Decay in Debenhams to take part in a workshop to develop their skillset. The hair and media makeup students were taught new make-up trends, shown a variety of techniques they could take back to City Salon, which included how you would create a look for models on … Continued

Hairdressing students visit Le Keux Vintage Salon

Students from Sunderland College have recently visited one of the UK’s most popular vintage experience companies to gain an insight and skills into this area of expertise. The level 2 hairdressing students were given the opportunity to attend a workshop with demonstrations and practical activities for creative vintage styling from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. … Continued

Salon Professional students take part in AHT North East Heats

Sunderland College Level 2 and 3 barbering, hairdressing and media make-up students recently attended and took part in the association of hairdressers and therapists north east heats competition. The association was founded in 1963 by a group of hairdressing teachers as a national network of like-minded specialists who exchanged good practice and support. Members are … Continued

Students gain real work experience at Fashion Show

Sunderland College level 3 hair and media make up & Level 3 hairdressing students recently had the chance to develop their skills at a fashion show at the University of Sunderland. The students were on hand to provide make-up and hair styles for the university students holding a fashion show. The show enabled the students … Continued

Barber students enjoy visit to one of the oldest manufacturers of hair and beauty products

Sunderland College barbering students recently made the trip down south to Kent, to visit Morgans Pomade, a hair and beauty manufacturer which was first established in 1873. The visit enabled the level 3 barbering students to see how the products are made and sold. They had the chance to sit down and have a discussion … Continued

Students come together to fundraise for National Aids Trust

The Level 1 beauty therapy students, took time out of their studies to visit Bede Campus and raise funds for the fantastic charity. Students Alicia, Sophie and Danielle carried out a file and polish and hand and arm massage for those who were willing to make a donations towards World Aids. This was not only … Continued

Great British Barber Bash visit College

The Great British Barber Bash team recently visited Sunderland College to demonstrate the latest barbering techniques, tips, advice and inspiration to students. Level 2 and 3 Barbering students who attended the workshop and presentation evening saw the barber bash team showcase three top quality on trend haircuts, three modern male haircuts and received a fantastic … Continued