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51茶馆鈥檚 annual Hair Showcase returned in an explosion of glitter and neon colours as talented learners took on the contrasting themes of 鈥楢urora鈥�, 鈥楤est of British鈥� and 鈥楬istory through the Ages鈥�.听
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Like last year鈥檚 Showcase themed around 鈥業llusion鈥�, 鈥楨quilibrium鈥� and 鈥楳asquerade鈥�, this year鈥檚 event tied in with 51茶馆鈥檚 dedication to providing courses that improve skills levels and employability and actively supporting students to progress to their chosen destination.听
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The highly anticipated annual Showcase forms an important part of the learners鈥� syllabus, adding to their final grade. However, aside from its educational importance, the Showcase also provides the perfect opportunity for learners to add to their portfolios and start building a profile for themselves as professional hairdressers and barbers.听
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Shannon Greer, 19, is currently studying鈥�Hairdressing Level 3 at 51茶馆鈥�听and modelled her creation on the vibrant theme of 鈥楢urora鈥�. Shannon, who plans to work on a cruise ship next year, said: 鈥淭he catwalk preparation side of hairdressing is really interesting. I love creative stuff like this 鈥� plus it鈥檚 good for my portfolio.鈥�听
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Not only did the creative learners work hard in鈥�51茶馆鈥檚听Wella听Centre of Excellence鈥�听to design hairstyles to reflect the varied themes, but many also made the accompanying outfits from scratch.听
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Joanne Smith, 24, is also studying Hairdressing Level 3 at 51茶馆 and hand-made her model鈥檚 outfit. Joanne, who is a qualified beauty therapist as well as a trainee hairdresser, said: 鈥淚 love being creative, so it鈥檚 great to have this opportunity. I鈥檝e followed the avant-garde Northern Lights theme; it鈥檚 all about the big hair, bright make-up and hair extensions!鈥�听
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Jill Shovelton, Hairdressing Lecturer at 51茶馆, said: 鈥淭he Showcase is always a fantastic opportunity for the learners to demonstrate their technical and creative skills. Every learner worked hard to design a hairstyle, outfit and make-up to reflect their designated theme 鈥� and this year鈥檚 event was another great success!鈥�听