News
01/02/08
Capital of Culture theme for annual hair show
Training Plus Merseyside’s annual hair show is always a highlight in the company’s calendar. Celebrating Liverpool's 2008 title, this year the show was entitled Capital of Couture, doubling up as a celebration of Liverpool culture through the ages.
The evening, held in March at Liverpool’s Liner Hotel, consisted of four live hair competitions themed on Victorian Liverpool, Liverpool in the 40s, the 60s and futuristic Liverpool. Audiences were witness to some extraordinarily original hair creations performed live by Training Plus Merseyside’s trainees. Each competitor brought their own interpretation of the competition themes to life in their model’s hair, clearly the result of many weeks of creative exploration with their tutors.
On the night, Training Plus Merseyside director, Brian Quinn praised the dedication of trainees:
“All the competitors have shown great creativity coupled with sheer determination. There have to be winners tonight but in reality we’re inspired by every single one of them. We’re very proud of what they have achieved both as Training Plus Merseyside trainees and professional hair stylists in their own right.”
Whilst the competitors went to work with scissors, combs and hairspray, judges patrolled with clipboards, assessing skill and creativity, use of costume and overall look. The evening, which also raised funds for a local youth charity, ended with the presentation of prizes to the outstanding stylists in each competition. The winners were:
Event 1: 1940s Liverpool:
1st - Emma Blain, Hairsmiths
2nd - Kimberley Dalton, Glamour
3rd - Rebecca Blease, Hairtech
Event 2: 1960s Liverpool:
1st - Heather Lee-Zeisz, Erkul
2nd - Jessie Sealy, Harrison Hair Studio
3rd - Kate Carney, Voodou, Bold Street
Event 3: Victorian Liverpool:
1st - Georgia Joseph, Cavern Hair Boutique,
2nd - Laurie-Anne Brown, Hairtech
3rd - Jenny McIntyre, IKON
Event 4: Liverpool the Future (open event)
1st - Christopher Millea, Rage
2nd - Patricia Roussou, Hairsmiths
3rd - Sarina Lo-Guidice, The Cutting Gallery
