THE winners of this year’s annual York College Hair and Beauty Awards have been revealed after a fiercely fought compeition at the Racecourse.

Around 250 full and part-time students took part in the competition, n categories as diverse as 1950s-style make-up, bridal styling, and body painting.

Now the first and second placed competitors in each category will go forward to regional heats in Gateshead to fight for a chance to compete in the national finals in Blackpool in March.

Jayne Laverick, head of the college’s hair and beauty division, said the event gave the students chance to show off their skills in a competitive environment.

She said: “Our students thrive in this competition, using their skills to produce really excellent work, it’s a great learning experience for them.”


The results

First year Blow dry
1st: Hazel Samociuk
2nd: Jade Leahy
3rd: Polly Ambler

Ladies Avant Garde
1st: Drew Johns
2nd: Hayley Rich
3rd: Robert Worrall

1950s Make-up
1st: Emily Newby
2nd: Elisia Smith
3rd: Courtney O’Neil

Team Bridal
Hannah Thwaites and Jade-Bryony Charlston and Hannah Lambert

Ladies Evening Style
1st: Charlotte Seaman
2nd: Jade Burley
3rd: Lauren Wardell

Level 3 Skills Challenge
1st: Alix Sharpe
2nd: Laura-Lee Patterson
3rd: Jodie Aryton

Face and Body Painting
1st: Hannah Meakin
2nd: Kirsty Czujko
3rd: Ali Couplaud