Department Newsletter
Autumn I 2024
Welcome
Greetings from Selby 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 Selby College offers.
Amy O’Keefe Head of Hair & Beauty
Rudding Park Spa Visit
Festive Hairstyles
HAIR & BEAUTY
Sarah, Sam & Freya from Rudding Park Spa in Harrogate came along to give our Level 3 Beauty Therapy students at Selby College an inspirational careers talk on the beauty industry and the opportunities they could aspire to.
Our VRQ level 2 Women’s Hairdressing students at Selby College took part in the Christmas “create an image” competition. Some fabulous work, I’m sure you’ll agree!
Hear from our Students Aspire Salon
Did you know our professional salon, Aspire, 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 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.
Our Brand Partners
We have strong links within the industry with manufacturers and specialist training providers that engage with students including:
Milly
Beauty I heard lots of good things about Selby College and liked the campus, so I decided to study here.
My course has taught me a range of skills, including cutting, customer service and teamwork, which will also be helpful for any future roles that I have as a hairdresser and will help me pursue my dream of becoming a salon owner.
Where are they now?
Last year, we achieved a 99.6% pass rate across all our Hair & Beauty programmes.
Here are just a few of our Student Successes:
• Following her studies at Selby College, Lyndsey Boldan now owns a salon in Rawcliffe.
• Former student Natalie Hunter has opened up her very own hair salon in Selby, called Hunters Hair Salon.
• Robert Nix has also gone on to open up Salonix, a Hair and Beauty salon in Selby.
• Billy Earl fulfilled his ambition of owning his own salon, following his studies at Selby College. Billy now runs his own salon - Clarke & Me.
• Former beauty students Hannah Burkhill and Lucy Bannister now own Blossom Down Finkle St.
• Amy Asquith, Selby College beauty student, now works at Ragdale hall.
Student of the Month
Our most recent Hair & Beauty Student of the Month is: Tammi, Level 2 Beauty Therapy student at Selby College, for showing a positive attitude to learning as well as great attendance & punctuality, nominated by her tutor Wendy. Congratulations Tammi, well done!
Celebrity Masterclass
Our Level 2
Hairstyling with Joico
Level 2 & Level 3 Hairdressing students at Selby College enjoyed a great afternoon of product knowledge and hands-on training using the lovely Joico hair care styling range & equipment. Big thank you to Michelle from Alan Howard Leeds, we’re looking forward to our next training session.
Barton London Education (ABLE) scholarship. The students enjoyed a fantastic morning learning blow drying techniques including bubble blow outs, red carpet
Hairdressing students at Selby College had the pleasure of meeting celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton and took part in their first practical session at our sister site at Castleford College on the Andrew
curls and loose beach waves.
