North Hertfordshire College was thrilled to welcome the Great British Barbering team to our Hitchin Campus for their Great British Barber Bash event!
In the lead-up to the event, NHC’s barbering students joined Great British Barber’s Ollie Foster, Phony Pony, and Charlie Baker for a masterclass in modern barbering featuring exciting new techniques and demonstrations of contemporary styles that they can replicate themselves. In the evening, our Hitchin Campus played host to a selection of local employers from the hairdressing and barbering sector and future NHC Hairdressing & Barbering students for further live demonstrations on our model volunteers alongside some great networking opportunities.
Rachel Currell, one of NHC’s Course Team Leaders for Level 2 Hairdressing & Barbering, said of the event: “It was fantastic to welcome the Great British Barbering team to the College, they were a great motivation for our students and the demos they provided to the guests were exceptional. The tips and advice they gave to our students will stay with them, and definitely support them in their careers after they qualify. It was also a great opportunity to invite local employers to the College, share best practice, and build on our working partnerships. Overall, this was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.”
The feedback from local employers was positive, check out some of their comments in the carousel below!
Jess @ The Colourroom
“The Great British Barber Bash at North Hertfordshire College was brilliant. The event was really informative and well-planned. The team were really interactive with the crowd and everyone got involved with the event. We thoroughly enjoyed it!”
James @ The Barbers Room
“An insightful evening with great energy and enthusiasm from the Barber Bash team.”
Sam @ Mr Barbers
“It was a great opportunity for networking and I would like to see more events like these to bring the hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy communities in Hertfordshire together. The exhibitors were very passionate about their subject, and I would definitely attend again. Overall, this was a great night.”
Emily Simkins, Level 2 Professional Cookery student and winner of Zest Quest Asia Autumn Challenge
“Anthony and the catering team have provided me with lots of opportunities for me to take part in, like cooking with different professional chefs and lots of competitions. He is very kind and helpful, and the opportunities he’s provided have helped shape my course so far.”
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