Cheshire College's hair and beauty students took home five awards at the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) regional competitions - taking place in Blackpool.

Students from Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campuses travelled to the popular seaside town on Tuesday 28 February - competing from inside the Norbeck Castle Hotel.

Cheshire College took home five awards in total, in categories ranging from Fantasy Hair to Lady's Evening Style.

Crewe's Cheshire College - South & West students took home a number of awards (Ryan Parker).

Winner of the Body Art award, Freya Cracknell, said receiving the recognition was a pleasant surprise.

She said: "I was very shocked. It took me a few seconds to realise they had called my table number but when I did finally realise, I was so happy.

"I just kept thanking the judges and when I went back to my tutors I couldn't stop smiling and laughing and crying all at the same time."

The winners have unanimously voiced their gratitude to their tutors in helping them to achieve their successes.

Winner of the Ladies Cut, Restyle and Blow Dry Award, Michael Wright. gave praise to 'amazing' tutor Karen Benniso.

Winner of the Body Art award, Freya Cracknell, said receiving the recognition was a pleasant surprise (Nub News).

He said: "Karen has helped me through everything, telling me what to improve and what I did well. She is a proper star."

Fantasy Hair winner, Alex Kovac, was also thankful of tutor, Anne Pickering.

Mr Kovac said: I've been able to take part in amazing competitions thanks to Anne and I believe me and my tutor will go far and achieve the best in May."

Cheshire College lecturer in Hairdressing, Anne Pickering, was delighted for all of her students.

She said: "We are so proud of everyone that entered.

Fantasy Hair winner, Alex Kovac, was also thankful of tutor, Anne Pickering (Nub News)..

"Learning doesn't just occur in the classroom, and it was lovely to see the smiling faces and students supporting each other throughout the day."

All the Cheshire College winners have now qualified for the national finals - which will be held in Blackpool on Wednesday 10 May.

Hair and Beauty students at Cheshire College have access to contemporary facilities - enabling them to develop their skills to the highest levels by providing a real service to real customers.

Crewe's Cheshire College - South & West is now accepting applications for September 2023 - for those interested in studying a diverse range of subjects.

The subjects are designed to provide students with combined skills and knowledge that will fully prepare them for the next stage of their lives.

Crewe's Cheshire College - South & West is now accepting applications for September 2023 - for those interested in studying a diverse range of subjects (ryan Parker).

Cheshire College hair and beauty Winners:

• Rhian Barlow (Level 3 Women's Hairdressing) – Winner of the Ladies Evening Style Award
• Natasha Boothman (Level 3 Nail Services) – Winner of the Nail Mood Board Award
• Freya Cracknell (Level 3 Beauty Therapy) – Winner of the Body Art Award
• Alex Kovac (Level 3 Women's Hairdressing) – Winner of the Fantasy Hair Award
• Michael Wright (Level 3 Women's Hairdressing) – Winner of the Ladies Cut, Restyle and Blow Dry Award

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