Castleford College Hair & Beauty Newsletter Autumn 2024
Department Newsletter
Autumn I 2024
Welcome
Greetings from Castleford College’s Hair & Beauty Department!
I am thrilled to welcome you to read our departmental newsletter, an exciting new publication designed to keep you informed and engaged with the latest happenings, developments and opportunities in our amazing department.
As the head of the department, I am continually inspired by the passion and innovation that our students and staff bring to the world of hair and beauty. This newsletter is our way of sharing that inspiration with you.
In this edition, you can expect to find a wealth of information. We’ll bring you the latest news from our department, keeping you up-to-date with current trends, industry advancements and departmental achievements.
We believe in the power of real stories to inspire and guide. That’s why we will be featuring student case studies, showcasing the journeys, challenges and successes of our students. These stories not only highlight the real-world application of our courses but also serve as a testament to the supportive and innovative environment that Castleford College offers.
Amy O’Keefe
Head of Hair & Beauty
Celebrity Hairdresser Hosts Masterclass
In 2021, the Hair and Beauty department at Castleford College set up a partnership with Celebrity Hairdresser, Andrew Barton and his Andrew Barton London Education (ABLE) programme, which sees Andrew use his vast experience and knowledge to work with College tutors to create a truly tailored education for students.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Andrew Barton back to Castleford College for the ABLE bespoke day in short hair cutting and styling. A fabulous day for all our students currently on the ABLE scholarship, and a great end to a fantastic year of training.
From creative to classic haircutting and contemporary hairstyling, students are able to learn a range of industry-level skills and abilities as part of the ABLE initiative.
Andrew is renowned as hairdressing royalty and holds a string of awards including British Hairdresser of The Year, British Hair Icon and Honorary Doctorate (Hon D Arts) for his services to the hairdressing industry.
One of the UK’s most celebrated hairdressing names, Andrew’s work graces global magazines from cover to editorial, TV campaign to print advertising and he is on speed dial to the British beauty press.
Whether professionals require tailormade haircutting training or want to discover creative haircutting, my bespoke workshops offer a way for them to adapt their skills or refresh old habits. I thoroughly enjoyed delivering my most recent masterclass at Castleford College, which covered a range of cutting and styling techniques and explored the beautiful colour trends which will take the industry by storm in the year ahead. Elements made the perfect setting for the afternoon and I would like to thank the hairdressing department at Castleford College for their hospitality. The support of the College is incredibly valuable to me and the rest of the Andrew Barton London Education team, as well as the wider hairdressing industry.”
- Andrew Barton
HAIR & BEAUTY
Elements
Did you know our professional salon, Elements, provides hair and beauty services to paying members of the public?
Customers are invited to choose treatments from our extensive range of relaxing beauty therapy and holistic treatments, and stylish hairdressing. All treatments are delivered in a professional salon environment with the range of treatments performed by training therapists and stylists under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Scan the QR Code to go to our Facebook page.
Monster Mash
Every year at Halloween our Make-up Artistry students create some spooktacular looks! This particular year they worked their magic on our Performing Arts students for this video.
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Hear from our Students
Hailey
I most enjoy making people look nice, changing their hair, giving them different colours and different types of cuts and just making them feel really good.
We learn different techniques of cutting, different colouring and changing a person’s overall look. In the future I’m hoping to work in a salon and promote myself, and learn to manage other people.
I chose to study at Castleford College as it had the Beauty Therapy course available that I wanted to apply for and it is also local to me. I have progressed from Level 2 Beauty Therapy to the Level 3 Beauty Therapy. This year, I have really enjoyed body massage in the Level 3 course.
My tutor who delivers the Level 3 Beauty Therapy has helped me unbelievably throughout my course by going over routines until there were understood. We went on a trip to a nursery with the college where we painted the nails of the mums group that they held there it was a great event. My dream is to be self-employed and own a salon of my own. This course will help me achieve this by giving me the knowledge and skills to perform a wide range of treatments but also what it’s like to work in a salon environment.
Hair & Beauty department launch new partnership with Keune
Castleford College’s Hair & Beauty department has created new ties with Keune – a leading supplier in the hairdressing and barbering sector for more than 100 years.
Using Keune’s products in the classroom will ensure students’ transition to professional settings is seamless and sustainable, helping to build their confidence in working with professional products.
The partnership will also give students opportunities to enhance their learning via Keune’s online learning platform, London Academy and regional courses.
Hair & Beauty staff from the College have also received Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training from Keune’s team, with workshops, guest talks and competitions planned for students throughout 2024.
Castleford College chose to partner with Keune due to its commitment to sustainability, with Keune recently being awarded B Corp certification. The certification is awarded to companies that meet the high standards of sustainability and social responsibility, considering all aspects including people and suppliers to customers and community.
Codie
Wella Done A Spa Day Off Good Hair Day
Huge Congratulations to our ABLE midterm project winners Holly & Tegan, picking up their prizes from celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton during a fabulous day of training at the Wella Studios in Manchester, as part of the ABLE scholarship.
Our Level 3 Beauty students were treated to some relaxing beauty treatments from the professional beauticians at the Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa in Leeds. Spa Manager, Katy, gave them a warm welcome and a snippet of the possibilities ahead in a career in beauty.
Extracurricular Activities
At Castleford College, we like to ensure our students have lots of extracurricular activities throughout the week that they can join. These are a great way to make friends and have a break from their studies, as well as an opportunity to hone a new skill and enjoy themselves whilst doing it!
Find us on Instagram for more content; @hoyactivities
LGTBQ+ Club
A club for our LGBTQ+ members of the College, helping with student support in a weekly social group. The club sometimes set up a booth where they give out badges and leaflets and engage in educational conversations with fellow students about the community.
Darts Club
Over 100 students have already been participating in our darts sessions throughout the week. These take place in the Library Social Area over break and lunchtimes.
Big thank you to Charlie from GHD who came in to do some hands-on training with our Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing students.
Cooking Club
The Cooking Club are always creating the tastiest dishes from sweet treats to fajitas and pizzas!
Kickboxing
Some of our students got involved in an exhilarating 10-week kickboxing course! The course ran in both the Autumn and Winter terms and saw the students learn all the basics of the sport, progressing rapidly each week. At the end, they were all examined and graded.
