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WORTHY WINNERS tylists from Gloucester and Brighouse in West Yorkshire were 2016’s Britain’s Best champions, while the winners of the NHF’s Photographic Stylist of the Year competition were also announced in November.
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Bridie Thorne, from Pride Hairdressing & Barber Shop in Gloucester, was crowned Ladies Champion and Kieren Goldspint, from Taylors & Co in Brighouse, was announced as Men’s Champion at the competition, held at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire on Sunday 13 November. Meanwhile, there were six winners in the Photographic Stylist of the Year
competition, across the four categories of Ladies, Men’s and Afro-Caribbean, announced on the same day. The six were: • Amy Johnson, of Headromance, Portsmouth – Ladies Fashion Look (students and trainees) • Ross Charles, of Ross Charles Salon, York – Ladies Fashion Look • Naomi Brooks, of The Hair Sanctuary, Manchester – Female Afro-Caribbean Fashion Look • Nathan Pinder, of Ross Charles Salon, York – Male Afro-Caribbean Fashion Look • Craig Simpson, of Copperfields Hair & Beauty, Perth – Men’s Fashion Look • David Baker, of The Vault Hair and Spa, Esher – Ladies Fashion Collection NHF president Agnes Leonard
APPRENTICE RISK Apprentices are at much greater risk of suffering accidents and injuries at work than their more experienced colleagues, a survey has warned. The study by insurer Direct Line for Business found trainees were less likely to take sick leave than full-time employees, but 73% more likely to be involved in an accident.
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The NHF’s health and safety toolkit includes a valuable risk assessment form specifically for apprentices, trainees and younger workers. Priced at £65 for members and £99 for non-members (plus £4.50 P&P), the box is available through the NHF’s online shop or by ringing 01234 831965.
praised the high standard of entries to both competitions. “The talent, passion and creativity on display was inspiring – Britain’s Best truly showcases talent from across the country in hairdressing, barbering and beauty. “The Photographic Stylist of the Year competition also showcases some of the most vibrant, exciting talent within our industry, and this year has been no exception,” she said. A full list of the 11 Britain’s Best category winners can be found at britainsbest.me Turn to page 30 for more images from the day, and page 32 for our gallery of the winning Photographic Stylist of the Year images.