Hairdressing students get star training

Nicky Oliver with Kelley Lawrie, Sadie Fraser and Hayley Poles

Three lucky hairdressing students from Hopwood Hall College have spent a full day receiving one-to-one training from celebrity hairdresser Nicky Oliver.

Hayley Poles, Sadie Fraser and Kelley Lawrie won the once-in-a-lifetime experience after winning first, second and third places in a recent College competition; each student showcased their creative hair and make-up skills in front of judges Nicky and his wife, make-up artist Sylvia Oliver.

From the minute they entered Nicky’s Manchester salon and were led down to the Academy, the three students were put through their hairdressing paces.

“We gave them tuition in men’s scissor over-comb, plateau cuttings and colouring techniques,” explained Nicky. “There were some challenging tasks but all three students performed well.

“They took on board our advice and displayed some real creative flair in the relatively short time they were here,” added Nicky.