February 2015 - ISA Training

Spring 2015
Hot
Gossip
Shirley’s MBE
Shirley Davis-Fox, ISA Training’s Chair
of the Board was awarded an MBE for
Services to the Hairdressing Industry in
the New Year’s Honours List.
Cabinet Office – 10 Downing Street
Campaign for State Registration
Reaches Parliament
The Hair Council’s campaign to
introduce the compulsory state
registration of qualified hairdressers
and barbers to professionalise and
regulate the industry was debated
in the House of Commons on
Wednesday 7th January.
Following a meeting last year with
ISA’s Chair of the Board Shirley
Davis-Fox and Hair Council Registrar
Sally Styles, Nia Griffith, MP for
Llanelli, secured an adjournment
debate and called on Government to
review the current regulation of the
industry.
Shirley, who attended the debate,
hopes this is a significant stepping
stone towards the compulsory state
registration of hairdressers and
barbers.
“We have worked really hard to
secure this parliamentary debate
and are delighted that a Welsh
MP is leading it,” said Shirley. “Our
campaign has won cross party
support across the UK and we now
want to take it to the next level.
“I would love to see the compulsory
state registration of hairdressers
and barbers introduced as soon
as possible. At the suggestion of
the Prime Minister’s Office, the Hair
Council has secured support for the
campaign from all stakeholders in
the hairdressing industry, so we are
moving forward with a united front.”
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On January 19th a delegation from
the Hair Council met with the Prime
Minister’s Senior Advisors to discuss
the campaign. While they were
at 10 Downing Street they had an
unexepected opportunity to meet
with David Cameron. It was evident
that Mr. Cameron had great respect
for the hairdressing sector and those
working in it.
Closer to home, Coleg Sir Gâr in
Llanelli recently joined the campaign
when a dozen hairdressing lecturers
became state registered.
Salons, hairdressers and colleges
interested in joining the state
registration campaign are asked to
contact Shirley on 01656 869986.
Dawn Elliott
Tracey Williams
Lauren Wynne, Ocean
Keith Davies
@isa_training
‘ISA Training’ ‘Salon Cymru’ ‘ISA Voice’
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The award recognises her tireless
campaigning to promote the
professionalism of the hairdressing
industry, driving up standards,
offering outstanding opportunities
to ISA Training’s apprentices and
gathering respect and recognition
for the vibrant hair sector and all
who are qualified and practice
within it.
“I feel so honoured to receive this
recognition just for doing my job,”
she said. “Anita Roddick said that
to succeed you have to believe in
something with such a passion that
it becomes reality. I passionately
believe in the hair sector and the
professionalism of hairdressing.”
“Being a member of the Hair Council
has allowed me to take my passion
for training and standards in the hair
sector to the next level and to become
politically involved,” she added.
Apprenticeship Week Speed
Interviewing Event
Monday 9th March is the start of
Apprenticeship Week and ISA Training
are hosting a ‘Speed Interviewing
Day’ for local employers and Year
11 Pupils. The aim of the event is
to match potential apprentices
with employers, which in turn will
support employers in filling their
apprenticeship vacancies.
“We also hope to raise awareness of
Hair and Beauty work based learning
opportunities to school pupils and
teachers.” said Berni Tyler, Managing
Director of ISA Training.
If you would like to come along to this
event and meet your next apprentice
please contact Dawn Elliott on 07766
492 624 for more information.
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Salon Cymru 2015
What’s New?
Introducing our
New Host –
Owain Wyn Evans
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Salon Cymru 2015
New Judges
Vicky Turner
Vicky won the British Hairdressing
Awards Wales and South West
Hairdresser of the Year in 2007 and
has made the finals on another 4
occasions. A Fame Team member in
2008 she opened her own salon at
the end of that year. Vicky was the
first franchisee of the Goldsworthy
group and has worked for them for 15
years.
2.15 – 3.45pm
Sunday 26th April, 2015
SWALEC Stadium Cardiff
New Salon Cymru Host Owain Wyn Evans with Caitlin and Lauren
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Owain Wyn Evans is one of the
youngest weather presenters
on BBC Wales, initially starting
his presenting career at S4C
straight from school. Supportive of
apprenticeships and vocational
training, Owain has hosted
the VQ Day Awards for the last
two years and has also hosted
Welsh Government’s prestigious
Apprenticeship Awards. Owain is no
stranger to Salon Cymru as he met
Salon Cymru winners at The VQ Day
Awards 2013.
New Competition
L3 Blow Dry
Patrick Cameron
Tickets £40/£35 SRH
Contact: 01656 869 986
Josh Rees Hole
Josh was the Overall winner of Salon
Cymru 2009. He came third in the
TV series ‘Great British Hairdresser’
and met Vidal Sassoon as part of
the programme. He has travelled
the world as a session stylist and for
the last 4 years has worked at Urban
Retreat, Harrods, currently holding
the post of Artistic Director.
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Casey Coleman’s Australian
Global Synergy Adventure
Casey Coleman, Salon Director at
Ocean Hair, Cardiff was crowned UK
winner of Global Synergy at Salon
International 2014, The competition,
funded by Australian Hairdresser
of the Year Emiliano Vitale invites
young hairstylists from across the
world to embark on an inspirational
journey, meeting the industry’s
finest icons along the way.
I visited Sydney Wella studios to
meet the New Zealand winner, Kiri
Kirkby. Watching the world icons
plan their haircuts and helping the
Wella team organise the next few
days, none of us could believe
what we were about to embark on.
A whirlwind trip to Australia to join
the team at ‘Ssshhh The Oz Secret’
was Casey’s prize. Here is an
extract from his blog which captures
the incredible experience.
“I was about to board a 24 hour
flight to Australia to work with worldwide icons; Emiliano Vitale (Aus),
Robert Lobetta (UK/LA), Xpression
Creativos (Spn), Brooks & Brooks
(UK), Benni Tognini (Aus) & Richard
Ashforth (UK), on Australia’s biggest
independent hair production.
I was welcomed by the Ssshhh The
Oz Secret team and I knew that
what was about to happen was
going to blow my mind. This team of
hairdressing icons were ready to
show Australia what they’re about
and let everyone into their creative
process and mind set.
Saturday was guaranteed to be
a day filled with hard work at the
Wella studio prepping all of the
models, I was lucky enough to
assist & colour Richard Ashforth’s &
Pierre Saint Sever’s (SACO) model.
I had to pinch myself!
Sunday was the big day,
anticipated for months. Ssshhh The
Oz Secret was going live and as a
global synergy winner, I was going
to be part of it. Richard prepped
his AMAZING haircut and Pierre
prepped his beautiful hair up, I
assisted & made sure everything
was running smoothly. The models
looked stunning showcasing the
incredible head pieces that Pierre
had made.
Still buzzing from what I can only
describe as an incredible show,
Monday was upon us with a master
class, then it was over. To celebrate
we were off to a barbecue. To end
the perfect evening, Emiliano, Benni
and Robert told us what Ssshhh
The Oz Secret meant to them, it was
the most emotional part of my trip.
My love for hairdressing grew even
larger after this incredible week.
Leaving Australia, I still feel like it
was a dream. Global Synergy isn’t
just about hairdressing, It’s about
sharing a love, putting yourself out
of your comfort zone and allowing
yourself to grow. I implore you
to enter in 2015. If you want a life
changing experience, go global!”
ISA Learner Photo Shoot
It may have been a cold Monday in
November but magic was happening
inside photographer Keith Davies’
Cardiff Bay studio when the first ever
ISA Learner Photoshoot took place.
Directed by Ian Davies of Ocean
Cardiff, four learners were selected
to take part in the Osyter Experience;
Emily Bates, Jazz, Magor; Lauren
Wynne, Ocean, Cardiff; Nikita Tandy,
Aqua, Cardiff; and Stephanie
Symonds, Vale Resort Spa, Hensol.
Both Ian and Keith were impressed
with the professionalism of the
learners and how smoothly the day
went. Some amazing images were
captured which will be used on the
covers of this year’s editions of Hot
Gossip. This edition’s cover is styled
by Level 3 Apprentice Lauren Wynne.
The learners enjoyed the preparation
leading up to the shoot, creating
different looks and seeing how
well they came out on camera.
They will also use the experience
for competition work and to help
the juniors in their salon with their
competition work and creativity.
“Most of the learners learnt a
different side to hairdressing which
opened their eyes to opportunities
in photographic and editorial
work” said Clare Jeffries, Head of
Apprenticeships “which is exactly
what The Oyster Project aims to do.”
Learner
Loop
In December learners reviewed
ISA’s Oyster Strategy and
fed back some ideas for
improvements. These included:
•
An annual Inspirational Day to meet with past ISA learners who have gone on to achieve great things.
• Hold more master classes, rather than one a year, so sessions are held for Level 2, Level 3 and Beauty
Learners.
• An annual bursary for an Award in Education and Training.
A new look Oyster Strategy for
2015-2016 has been created to
incorporate these suggestions
which will result in additional
opportunities for up to 80
learners over the next year.
We will be inviting applications
for new Learner Voice team
members during February. If
you are interested in shaping
the future of ISA Training
contact Clare Jeffries for a chat
on 07980 002 776.
Higher Apprenticeships
ISA will soon be offering Higher
Apprenticeships in Management
for all age groups. If anyone
is interested in this opportunity
please contact Clare Jeffries on
07980 002 776.
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Spotlight on Kutz n Kurlz
Be Flash and Keep Your Cash!
The Kutz N Kurlz Team have been
out in full force recently supporting
their community and charities.
Owner Donna Wallbank is of the
view that if you make a living from
the community you have a moral
obligation to be fully part of it
and to do as much as you can to
empower it.
The Money for Life Challenge is a
competition for teams of apprentices
across the UK to come up with money
saving schemes that could benefit
everyone.
Salon Manager, Stephanie Edwards
completed the Cardiff Half Marathon
in October raising £1,037 for Velindre
Hospital. Whilst Stephanie was busy
training, the rest of the salon team
were getting ready to be part of the
Halloween ‘Scare on the Square’
event, a fun, safe and friendly town
event for children and one the salon
team got really engaged with!
In December the salon were part of
the Brynmawr Community Raffle and
late night opening event, an idea
proposed by Donna who is also
Chair of Brynmawr Business Forum.
Every person who purchased a
product or service in the town were
entered into a massive prize draw.
This year the team have chosen
to support Mary’s Meals to feed
a minimum of 25 children in the
poorest parts of Africa in 2015.
Why 25 children? Donna explains
“The salon celebrates its 25th
Anniversary in March – so there’s
going to be lots of 25s in all we
do. I am really proud of my team
and all who have been part of
our 25 years in business, it’s been
full of amazing achievements.
The training of and working with
amazing inspirational people and
some brilliant companies and our
commitment of providing service
without compromise, to do more, be
more and give more remains a focus
for the future.”
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Team ISA consisting of Joely
McNamara, Fran Richards, Jody
Ann Gough and Vincenza Butchers
are researching into whether luxury
cosmetics are worth the money hence
the title of their project : Be Flash and
Keep Your Cash.
They took to the streets of Bridgend
to conduct their research in January
and surprisingly the results showed
that over half those asked said that
when applied, the budget brand
cosmetics looked better than the more
expensive ones.
Vincenza said “Once the research
is complete we will be taking our
findings on a roadshow to promote
to young people that ‘budget can be
best’ and people can save money by
buying a cheaper brand but still look
good.” She added “Our aim is to win
the Welsh final in April and get to the
UK final in May.
Coffee and Catch Up
28 salon owners and managers
attended ISA’s first Catch up and
Coffee event at our office on 26th
January 2015. The event was designed
to be informal and to cover topics that
would bring immediate benefits back
at the salons.
We are already planning the next one
and following feedback received we
will allow more time for networking
and general discussion between the
groups.
What was very obvious is that we had
a wealth of resources in the room and
everybody was very willing to share
their ideas, be inspired and learn from
each other - a recipe for success!
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Wales Hair & Beauty
Show 2015
Spanish Work
Experience Round 2
You said...
We did...
You said…We want our learners to
Co-founder and organiser of the
Wales Hair and Beauty Show, Michael
Quinn, tells us about this year’s show.
When is the show this year Michael?
The Wales Hair and Beauty Show for
hair and beauty professionals returns
to Cardiff for its 4th outing after a very
successful show last year on Sunday
14 June in Cardiff City Stadium.
The show will bring together local,
national and international hair and
beauty brands, suppliers and colleges
to showcase the latest products,
brands, businesses and training
opportunities and provide a focal
point for the hair and beauty industry
in Wales and the South West, as well
as great networking opportunities.
What’s new for 2015?
We have some great new exhibitors
confirmed this year including Lycon
Waxing, Benefit Cosmetics and Cardiff
and Vale College to name a few,
and of course ISA Training will be in
attendance.
You will also find exclusive show
offers on the day from some of your
favourite brands and companies in
the industry and get a chance to
meet these suppliers and company
representatives face to face.
The show will also include a Live
Demonstration Stage featuring latest
treatment and product launches
with leading industry experts in
attendance to help keep you up
to date with new products and
innovative treatments to attract new
clients to your business.
We are running a professional
education program with industry
experts to offer advice and practical
tips on sector specific business
improvement, marketing and social
media.
Who can come to the show and how
much is it to enter?
ISA have been successful in
have more up to date resources, less
applying for funding to run another
paper and electronic portfolios .
two week work experience for 6
Portfolio on 1st August 2014.
place in September 2015. This
The show is for professionals only so
is open to hair, beauty and well-being
professionals and students studying
in these areas who are over 16.
opportunity will be open for level
You said…More communication is
2 and level 3 hairdressing learners
needed with regards to salon assessor
aged 16-24. Applications will be
standardisation dates.
Tickets are £6 if ordered online in
advance or £10 on door. It’s £3 online
for students which can be organised
through your college.
open during February with a closing
We did...In addition to sending out
date of 27th March 2015. For more
written communication we are now
information please contact your
publishing the dates on our website
We are offering a discount for salons
working with ISA of £5 online instead
of £6. Enter PROMO code ISA when
ordering tickets in advance from
website below.
www.waleshairandbeautyshow.co.uk
and social media sites.
Training Consultant.
Spanish Experience May 2013
Check out our new
courses online.
• Beginners Wet Shave.
Date
Course
Cost Location
Tue 24-26 Feb
First aid at work (3 days) HSE recognised qualification
£120
ISA Office
Mon 2nd Mar
Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work - 10am-4pm
£60
ISA Office
Mon 2nd Mar
Barbering (Intermediate)
With James Beattie
£99
ISA Office
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTTLS).
Thu 5th Mar
Nouveau Beauty Group - LVL
LVL Bronze kit - £249
£199
ISA Office
Fri 6th Mar
Nouveau Beauty Group - LVL
LVL Bronze kit - £249
£199
ISA Office
• First Aid at Work
Wed 11th Mar
Beginners Wet Shaving
(Inclusive of start up kit)
£295
ISA Office
• Social Media and Internet Marketing.
Mon 16th Mar
Lash and Brow Tinting, Shaping and an Introduction to Waxing
£99
ISA Office
Mon 23rd Mar
Creative Patterns for Hairdressers & Barbers
£99
ISA Office
Mon 23rd Mar
Social Media and Internet Marketing - 4:30pm-7pm
With Austin Walters
£20
ISA Office
Wed 8th Apr
Beginners Wet Shaving
(Inclusive of start up kit)
£295
ISA Office
Thu 9th Apr
Nouveau Beauty Group - Beauty Essential
TBC
ISA Office
Fri 10th Apr
Nouveau Beauty Group - LVL
TBC
ISA Office
Mon 13th Apr
Advanced Barbering
£99
ISA Office
Mon 27th Apr
Nouveau Beauty Group - Nouveau Lashes Part 1
TBC
ISA Office
Tue 28th Apr
Nouveau Beauty Group - Nouveau Lashes Part 1 (continued)
TBC
ISA Office
Full details can be found on
our website.
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Name
Employer name
Town
Dominique Juliette Sturgess Salon 45
Haverfordwest
Foundation Apprenticeship Framework
Molly Beth Vincent
Hairport
Ystrad
Zoe Angwin
Hair’ University of Glamorgan Pontypridd
Suzanne Wallbank
Kutz N Kurlz Hair and BeautyBrynmawr
Jordan Whitter
XLR8 Ahead Studio
Tonypandy
Amy Wilkins
Serenity
Kidwelly
Macauley Wilson
Michael Gerald
Cheltenham
Rachael Winterburn
One Inspiration Beauty ExpressAberdare
Laura Roberts
Timba Hair & Beauty Limited Cardiff
Charlotte Baynton
McCarthys
Jessica Beech
Gemma Thomas Hair LoungeLlanfoist
Danielle Bernard
Allen Sadler
Penarth
Jade Bishop
The Salon
Gloucester
Stacey Bowen
Extrovert
Llanelli
Charlotte Jayne Bury
HOBS
Treherbet
Lisa Williams
Vitality
Cardiff
Emily Clement
Taffy’s
Llanelli
Kitty Bolas
Burlesque Hair Company
Newport
Toni Daniels
Jamie’s Salon
Tenby
Paige Walmsley
McCarthy’s Ltd
Ebbw Vale
Sarah Darkes
Hairstop
Bridgend
Rebecca Ann Young
One Inspiration Beauty ExpressAberdare
Lauren Dart
Body Basix
Cardiff
Advanced Apprenticeship Framework
Emily Davies
Vogue Hair Salon Ltd.
Tonyrefail
Julie Adams
Towers Hotel & Spa
Swansea
Georgia Davies
Sweeneys Hair Design
Cardiff
Olivia Blockwell
Bluestone Resort Ltd
Narberth
Pontypool
Jemma Bow
Salon 100
Hereford
Lauren Brooks
Bojangles
Pontypool
Annabelle Mary Brown
Andrew Price
Swansea
Micheala Corbett
Oaktree Parc Clinic
Swansea
Jade Coulthard
Errol Willy Hair & Beauty SalonCardiff
Jessica Nina Rachael Davies Amy Taylor Hairdressing
Crickhowell
Laura Donoghue
Nicholas Whites
Cheltenham
Kirsty Eason
Bauhaus Hair Salon
Cardiff
Elizabeth Mary Jade Francis CJ’s Salon
Haverfordwest
Joseph Garside
Ava Marie
Narberth
Samantha Cowley
Joseph Martin
Stroud
Abbie Louise Harty
Figurehead
Cathays
Amy Marie Crockett
Allen Sadler
Penarth
Aliyah Henderson
Jamie Stevens
Somerset
Alexandra Davies
The Corran
Carmarthen
Jessica Davies
Roco Salon & Spa
Swansea
Georgia Dessi
Peter Hickman
Dursley
Daniella Louise Durston
Revamp
Tonypandy
Jessica Enoch
Marooned Hairdressers
Cowbridge
Kara Herridge
Rhys Giles
Cwmbran
Gemma Hone
Summerbees
Gloucester
Michael Howard
Nickymichaels
Cardiff
Caitlin Maria Howells
Andrew Price
Carmarthen
Lindsey Eynon
Vous
Ton Pentre
Abigail Louise James
Bliss
Maesteg
Molly Harris
Bliss
Maesteg
Chelsey James
Sunkissed Tanning and Beauty Tredegar
Fawn Holmes
Claire Frances Hair Design Gloucester
Rhys Jenkins
Reva
Kirsty Hughes
Sammy J’s Hair Salon
Abertillery
Aimee Lucy Jones
Hair & Beauty Studio
Monmouth
Sarah Jones
Identity
Johnston
Louisa McKenzie
Utopia
Gloucester
Sebastian Mellor
Essence
Porthcawl
Caldicot
Kristian Johns
Spirit Hair Team
Caerphilly
Hollie Celine Jones
Roco Salon & Spa
Swansea
Sarah Jones
Bluestone Resort Ltd
Narberth
Bethan Knight
Pebbles Hair and Beauty StudioCardiff
Rachel Angharad Morgan
HB Training
Pembroke
Kirsty Lynn
Cutting Edge
Cardiff
Megan Morgans-Hurley
Bluestone Resort Ltd
Narberth
Stacey Jade Main
Angela’s Cutting Crew
Caerphilly
Amy O’Connell
The Hair Studio
Cardiff
Bridgend
Angharad Palmer
Salon K27
Cardigan
Lauren Parry
Peter Hickman
Ross on Wye
Loren Parry
LA Hair & Beauty
Wrexham
Saffron Payne
Andrew Price
Carmarthen
Lauren Merchant
Phoebes Hair & Beauty
Natasha Morris
Shelley’s
Bridgend
Hayley Moss
Josefs
Newport
Staci Newnian
Andrew Price
Carmarthen
Abigail Peace
HB Training
Pembroke
Hollie Laura Nicholls
JKC
Gloucester
Hannah Phillips
Gorgeous Nails & Beauty
Swansea
Danielle O’Brien
Lazarou Brothers
Cardiff
Sophie Prothero
So Beautiful
Newport
Caitlyn Palmer
New Wave
Haverfordwest
Carla Richards
Cutter & Co
Bridgend
Sophie Louise Roche
Snippets
Fishguard
Jamie Smith
Bluestone Resort Ltd
Narberth
Katie Solomon
Cut n Curl
Milford
Mia Faith Titmus
Hairplay
Newport
Abigail Catherine Perkins
Bluestone Resort Ltd
Narberth
Nicholas Petrakis
Nickymichaels
Cardiff
Ieuan Pewtner
Wickhead Hair Design
Blackwood
Courtney Ann Price
Seraphim Aesthetics
Haverfordwest
Jack Tucker
Techniques Hair Design Ltd Gloucester
Rachel Price
Contrast
Hereford
Stacey Watts
Lazarou Brothers Hair GroupCardiff
Caru Rees
Blush
Carmarthen
Amy Weaver
Honeycomb
Cwmbran
Lauren Rees
Spirit Hair Team
Caerphilly
Annabelle White
Rokoko Hair and Beauty
Neath
Alys Williams
The Fringe
Bridgend
Cori-Joanne Wright
Hair by Abi
Porthcawl
Jonathan Aherne
Bauhaus Hair Salon
Cardiff
Katy Birdwood
Bauhaus Hair Salon
Cardiff
Josie Richards
Ladybirds
Merthyr Tydfil
Ashleigh Roach
The Hair Lounge
Roath
Bethan Haf Salter
Beauty Within
Caerphilly
Kelsey Sheehan
Andrew Price
Llanelli
Carrie Davies
Bliss Beauty
Pontyclun
Aimee Spicer
Nicholas Whites
Cheltenham
Michelle Harris
Mint Hairdressing
Porthcawl