Hairdressing students bring glamour to G block

G block was temporarily transformed into a showcase of hairstyling skill and creativity as students and their clients strutted their stuff.

The end of year assessment for Level 3 hairdressing students consisted of creating a 'hair up' on a client. These designs were then showed off in a pop-up runway show. 

Next year, Hairdressing is introducing a new programme, the New Zealand Certificate in Hairstyling (Professional Stylist) Level 4. This certificate builds on the skills developed in the Level 3 certificate, giving students a pathway to becoming a fully qualified professional stylist. 

Hairdressing Senior Lecturer Diane Griffin wishes to extend a heartfelt "thank you!" to the community, particularly those who have taken the time to visit the salon so the students could practice their skills and learn from real client interactions. 

"Your support has helped the students flourish in their techniques, confidence and creativity," Diane says. "We're very proud of the mahi of these students, and look forward to seeing many of them back next year."

To the students, Diane adds,

"We know you'll all achieve so much in the future."