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BrIgHT fuTureS? The changing face of Apprenticeships
HABIA SkIllS AcAdemy Launching the brand new Skills Academy for hair and beauty
THe BIg converSATIon Asking the big questions facing educators and training providers
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36 6-11 NEws All the latest updates from your industry 12-17 INDustry FoCus Updates from sector leaders 18-19 ACross thE uK News from your part of the UK
48-49 FEAturE – hAbIA 25 A look through the archives with Alan Goldsbro, Habia’s CEO
72-77 tAKINg CArE oF busINEss Round-up of all the latest health & safety and employment law issues
50 FEAturE – mErsEysIDE hAIrDrEssINg Forum Raising quality in the delivery of Apprenticeships
78 FEAturE – thE sQuArED root oF trAININg … How Sweet Squared are working to raise standards in nail education
22-25 INtErNAtIoNAl News and developments from Habia’s International Partners
52-53 VtCt Updates from awarding organisation VTCT
79 FEAturE – EAsyDry Easy dry sponsors Worldskills London 2011
28-29 FEAturE – hAbIA 25 Messages of support to celebrate Habia’s 25th Anniversary
54-55 FEAturE – sAloN INtErNAtIoNAl Preview of the Habia Stage schedule, come and visit the Habia Team on stand A220
81 FEAturE – sKIN CAmouFlAgE Keeping up to date with changes and training through CPD for practitioners
30-35 QuAlIFICAtIoNs AND stANDArDs The latest on qualifications and apprenticeship programmes
57-59 CPD The latest Habia CPD approved courses
36-39 stEP by stEPs Step by step guides from the Habia Skills Team
61-63 hAbIA mEmbEr sChools Training providers setting the standards for tomorrow’s professionals
42 sKIlls tEAm The latest from the team, plus Autumn tips
67 booK rEVIEw The Official Guide to Foundation Learning in Hair & Beauty
44 FEAturE - mElANomA Spotting the signs, information you need to know to help your clients
68-69 FEAturE – hAbIA 25 Habia around the world working to raise standards
45 FEAturE -hmrC Free help from the tax man to help your business
70-71 FEAturE – IPl AND lAsErs Keeping your clients safe when delivering laser and IPL treatments
82 FEAturE – sEbtA Celebrating excellence in electrotherapy with the SEBTA award 84-85 CElEbrAtINg suCCEss Recognising achievement in education and business 86-87 FEAturE – hAbIA 25 A snapshot of the industry today and key Habia achievements over the past 25 years 89-91 ComPEtItIoNs AND EVENts Info from the world of competitions and events 94 INtErVIEw wIth bEVErly C We get to ask a few questions with industry icon Beverly C
Front cover image Image credit for the front cover - © Habia Photography - Jim Crone Details Editor in Chief: Alan Goldsbro Editor: Mark Phillips mark.phillips@habia.org | Publisher: Nicola Turner nicola.turner@habia.org Advertising: Ian Archbold 01959 547000 publishing@habia.org | Design: Roberto Mesa Habia, Oxford House, Sixth Avenue, Sky Business Park, Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster DN9 3GG Seed Publishing Ltd, 1c Market Square, Westerham, Kent TN16 1AZ
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Habia News Editorial
From the Editor in Chief Hello, and welcome to this anniversary edition of Habia News. It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since we started as the then Hairdressing Training Board, with just a handful of people in one office and the belief that raising standards in education and training was the key to professional and business success. Now, 25 years later, and with a number of major achievements under our belt - and international partners in nine countries - we can now look back with some pride at what has been achieved. Since 1986, there have been some major milestones and developments in our sector. The industry is unrecognisable from back then – professional development and the achievement of qualifications has become the norm, and workers in our sector are now twice as likely to have a Level 3 qualification against the national average. Likewise, the industry has grown immensely, with a over £6 billion a year turnover, and employing over a quarter of a million people across 55,000 businesses. The hair and beauty industry accounts for nearly one percent of the UK’s total workforce, and I would like to think that Habia, working with industry experts, has played some part in that. But there is still work to do. That’s why I am delighted to be able to announce the launch of the Habia Skills Academy for Hair and Beauty. One of the only Habia Skills Academies not to be reliant on taxpayers’ money, it will take our industry – already seen as one of the most innovative and progressive in terms of training and development – to the next level. It is without doubt one of the biggest initiatives that Habia has launched in those 25 years, and comes at a time when new thinking and ideas are required – something Habia has never shied away from. So here’s to another successful 25 years, and we’ll see you at Salon International from 15-17 October at ExCeL, London.
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Habia launches skills academy for hair and beauty sector Habia is to develop a national skills academy for the hair, beauty, nails and spa sector.
The Habia Skills Academy will be a separate division of Habia, though a logical extension of its role as the government appointed industry authority and sector skills body.
Its role will be to: • Drive and deliver professional development by improving educators’ skills • Develop in-salon learning by increasing employer engagement in the education process • Create or connect networks for educators, managers and learners to share knowledge • Create innovative learning provision, products and services that meet the needs of employers, educators and learners • Address skills gaps and shortages, particularly in specialist industry areas. Specific objectives will be to create an online, virtual academy; establish a network of Centres of Excellence across the UK; and develop a programme of educator training programmes in skill shortage areas. Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO, said, “This is our 25th year, and it’s fitting that in this anniversary year we see the launch of this major initiative. Our sector already has a reputation amongst other industries and government for the quality of its training provision, but the Habia Skills Academy will take that to an even higher level. We will draw on our 25 years of experience by working with employers and educators to develop a training system that is the envy of all others.”
l-r: Stephen Vickers VTCT CEO and Alan Goldsbro Habia CEO The initiative – which will be partially funded by awarding organisation VTCT as founder sponsor – will see the creation of a network of centres across the UK, with Habia acting as a central hub providing guidance, information, recognition of excellence and advice on best practice. Skills academies work in partnership with other organisations across the education and training system, leading networks of high quality, specialist learning providers. The aim is to work together to address skill gaps and raise standards of learning delivery in skill shortage areas. They encourage and enable employers to be more involved in the design and delivery of learning in their sector so that it better meets their needs, developing a workforce with the right skills for the future. Skills academies have a mainly co-ordinating and leadership role rather than a delivery role, except where there is an obvious gap in provision. 6
He added, “The Habia Skills Academy is not government funded, which gives us a degree of independence, thanks to the substantial donation from VTCT to cover the start up costs. We will need additional sponsors and collaborators to come forward and support individual strands of work in their areas of interest. Under the current economic climate there is a clear expectation from
“The Habia Skills Academy will help ensure there is up to date, high quality learning provision available across the United Kingdom.” government that addressing training and skills issues has to be a partnership of employers, educators and industry organisations – instead of the traditional top down, purely publicly funded approach. Government funds will be focussed mainly on education at Level 2 and below. Those that will benefit from higher level and specialist skills will be expected to make even more of a contribution in future. The Habia Skills Academy will help ensure there is up to date, high quality learning provision available across the UK. ”
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Habia is 25 Habia is embarking on a twelve month campaign to celebrate its 25th year of operation, and to raise awareness of standards in hairdressing and beauty.
The Big Conversation kicks off Habia’s Big Conversation initiative kicked off this September in Doncaster, as training providers gathered to get the latest updates on changes to the training and skills sector. The Big Conversation will see Habia on the road for the next 12 months as it visits towns and cities across the UK, talking to educators to get the most accurate picture possible of the problems and issues educators are currently facing. Learning providers will get the opportunity to speak to Habia directly on areas from funding and qualifications to skills needs and reforms, giving them the chance to ask the questions they need answering. The first Big Conversation event took place at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, Yorkshire, bringing together training providers from across the region.
HTB in 1996 Established in 1986, the organisation has been through many changes – and governments – over the last 25 years as it has been given the responsibility to raise standards in the hair and beauty industry. Originally starting with just two people in an office in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the organisation now has a global network of partners in countries such as Spain, Italy, Japan, Malta, China, Syria, Greece, India and the USA. Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO, said, “It doesn’t seem that long ago, but as an organisation we have come such a long way. I am extremely proud of the work we have done over the last
25 years, with the support of many industry professionals, organisations and associations. I know we have made a valuable contribution to the industry in terms of standards and qualifications, to the extent that it is looked at by a number of other sectors as an example of how to professionalise. “ Habia will be celebrating its 25th birthday throughout the rest of 2011 and 2012 with a series of events and shows including Habia Live and The Big Conversation, as well as appearances at some of the biggest exhibitions in the industry. For more on our 25th birthday, see the features in this edition of Habia News.
Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO, said, “We are extremely pleased with the way the first event went. It raised some important questions and issues out there amongst training providers, and we are looking at ways we can help educators deal with the changes and challenges they currently face.” He added, “Combined with the Habia Live stage shows, we will be out on the road every month bringing skills demonstrations and information updates to employers and educators alike.”
Further Big Conversation dates and locations are: 8 November 2011 - London 6 December 2011 - Birmingham 17 January 2012 - Manchester 31 January 2012 - Sunderland 28 February 2012 - Peterborough Tickets for each Big Conversation event are £25, with Habia Member Schools entitled to two free places. To book your place, email sales@habia.org or call 08456 123 555.
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Habia joins cancer awareness campaign Habia is backing a campaign by the Melanoma Taskforce and British Association of Dematologists (BAD) to help hair and beauty professionals identify the signs of skin cancer amongst their clients earlier.
Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna addresses the attendees
(l-r): Andrew Darby (Habia Deputy CEO), Millie Kendall, Sîan James, Alan Goldsbro (Habia CEO), Gemma Merna
The campaign - which aims to encourage hair and beauty professionals to speak to their clients about the signs of skin cancer - was launched at the Houses of Parliament on Monday 20 June 2011 by MP Sîan James, and was attended by Habia and other hairdressing and beauty associations.
most deadly form- malignant melanoma -is now the second most common cancer amongst young people in the UK. Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO, who attended the event, said, “Skin cancer is a serious and growing concern for everyone, but it increasingly affects a disproportionate number of young people.”
Also in attendance were MPs and celebrities such as Amanda Holden, Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna, TV and radio presenter Sarah Cawood, and make-up artists Ruby Hammer and Millie Kendall.
He added, “Hairdressers and beauty therapists should feel confident in speaking to their clients about skin cancer, as they are often in a position to be the first to notice a potentially suspicious change, and can often tell when something just doesn’t look right. The guidelines provide clear advice on what to look for and how to direct clients to medical professionals for further help.”
Guidelines have been developed that provide a checklist for hair and beauty professionals to look for, such as skin lesions and moles, and explain how clients can seek more information from their GPs. Skin cancer kills 2,500 people in the UK every year. Its
Hair and beauty professionals can go to www.bad.org.uk/ melanoma-taskforce and download the guidance.
Awarding Organisation consultation to strengthen qualification development Habia has developed a collaborative consultation to help Awarding Organisations active in the hair and beauty sector review qualifications. Developed by Habia’s Awarding Organisation Forum, the questionnaire aims to identify potential issues or areas of good practice. Habia and the AO Forum are working to strengthen the relationship between all the organisations involved in qualification development. This will see the agreement of a formal set of principles that underpin the Forum’s work, and set out an agreed, fair and equitable contribution from each Awarding Organisation for the development of units and rules of combination for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). 8
It will also include the procedures to be followed if a new or existing Awarding Organisation wishes to expand their portfolio of qualifications within the Hair and Beauty sector. The questionnaire is available on the Habia website at www.habia.org/aosurvey. Each Awarding Organisation will have a link from their own websites and will be urging their centres to complete the questionnaires. Feedback will be available for the next AO Forum meeting in December 2011. A full report on its outcome will be available in the February 2012 edition of Habia News.
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Still time to have your say on skills and training Habia is extending its online survey of the hair and beauty industry until Friday 28 October 2011. Launched at the end of June 2011, the survey is the most detailed and authoritative survey of the hair, beauty, nails and spa industries in over five years. The survey, which is part of Habia’s Big Conversation initiative, will provide a picture of the sector as it is now in terms for skills gaps, training and business performance, and will help Habia plan future initiatives that support growth and raise standards. The results will be used to create new projects and programmes that ensure new recruits have the skills employers require and that training helps businesses develop their staff to meet client demand.
when communicating to government about important policy and funding issues. Top prizes are available for individuals taking part, plus up to £1000 worth of training from the Habia Skills Team for the training provider that encourages the most survey responses from its local network. To take part, go to www.habia.org/bigconversation.
It will also provide background information and evidence for
Habia to work with HPA on fish pedicures Habia will be working with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to develop and disseminate guidance on fish pedicures. The treatment involves a type of toothless fish called the Garra Rufa fish, or doctor fish, that nibbles away at dead skin. Although the treatment has quickly become popular, with many businesses being established in towns and cities across the UK, there have been concerns over having the same fish clean the skin of different customers. In the USA, 14 states have already banned the use of the fish for spa and beauty treatments, whilst in the UK, the RSPCA has expressed concerns of the welfare of the fish. However, the HPA and HPA Scotland have downplayed the risk associated with the treatment, and have stated they are currently unaware of any cases of infection associated with the use of Garra Rufa fish in fish pedicures in the UK. The statement on their website reads, “Based on theoretical evidence, the HPA deems the risk of catching an infection from a Garra Rufa fish foot spa to be very small.” It adds, “The HPA, HPA Scotland and the Health and Safety Laboratory are currently examining the most up to date evidence and will publish practical advice to help both salons and the public to minimise any possible risk in due course.” More information is available at www.hpa.org.uk/NewsCentre/Nat ionalPressReleases/2011PressReleases/110310Fishspastatement/
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Dimensions owner celebrates 40 years in hairdressing Dimensions Group owner Bill Shaw celebrates his 40th year in business this year. with the opening of fully fitted professional academies within a number of secondary schools, delivering vocational learning to over 600 14-16 year olds. The group also trains around 300 apprentices each year for salons around Yorkshire from their City Centre Academies. To celebrate the milestone, Bill and his wife Bernadette, who have worked together for the last 35 years, invited 40 guests to a celebratory dinner on 21 May 2011 which featured the famous ‘Barnsley Chop’. Guests included many of those who had worked with and supported Bill over the years, with Director of Barnsley Football Club Don Rowing and Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO attending.
Bill Shaw with his wife Bernadette Although The Dimensions Group wasn’t founded until 1973, Bill first ran a salon in the suburb of Leeds. Now Yorkshire’s largest hairdressing training company with 13 academies, the Barnsley based organisation has seen rapid growth over the last few years
Bill said, “40 years in business is quite a long time, but I’m just as passionate about the hairdressing industry as I was when I started. I still get really excited when we’re about do something quite different and some of our plans for the next 12 months are quite scary – but somehow I seem to do scary quite well. The only time I don’t enjoy business is when it’s the same old-same old, but fortunately there’s no risk of that ever happening in the training and education sector. I think of business as a sport and my attitude to business and sport is quite simple – winning’s not everything, it’s the only thing!”
HABB Golf Classic 2011 Thirty six hairdressing professionals attended a fantastically fun Golf Day, raising funds for the Hair and Beauty Benevolent (HABB) in April this year. Thirty six hairdressing professionals attended a fantastically fun Golf Day, raising funds for the Hair and Beauty Benevolent (HABB) in April this year. The fundraiser was held at The Forest of Arden Golf and Country Club in Warwickshire and raised £936 for the charity. The day included a golf tournament; the winning prize of a 4 Ball on the Aylesford Course at the Arden (worth about £200) won by Alex Cottage from Professional Choice. The event’s attendees were also happy to welcome Holby City and Strictly Come Dancing’s Tom Chambers onto the course with them. Pete Statham, of Balmain and HABB fundraiser, said, “The HABB Golf Classic was a very successful event. The welcome we received at the Arden 12
Preparing to tee off at the HABB Golf Day Golf Club was very warm and the day ran very smoothly. This was our second year and we’re already planning for next year! It’s a fantastic way to network with other industry professionals as well as being an excellent way to raise funds for HABB and being a great day out!” Aston & Fincher and Headlines sponsored the
holes for the course; two of HABB’s many supporters dedicated to the charity’s very worthy cause. The Hair & Beauty Benevolent is the official industry charity, dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals facing difficulties in life. For more information, go to www.habb.org.
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Andrew Barton opens Solihull hair and beauty academy
Charlie Taylor charms Siberia Three times Scottish Hairdresser of the Year and member of the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame Charlie Taylor has been warming up the fashion crowds in one of the globe’s most far flung places: Siberia.
The celebrity hairdresser was on hand in April this year to help Solihull College open its new Hair and Beauty Academy at its Blossomfield Campus. Andrew was invited to officially open the College’s fantastic new facilities, which have recently undergone their own makeover during the campus’ £31 million redevelopment project. “It was an honour to be invited to Solihull College and share in this momentous occasion with the staff and students,” said Andrew. “Having worked with the team for a number of years now, I have always been impressed with the level of professionalism and passion they have. I heard about the vision the Hair and Beauty Academy was to bring, and to see it all complete is absolutely fantastic. The salons and facilities are incredible and Solihull College is now a benchmark for other colleges across the country.” Solihull College Principal Brenda Sheils said, “We were thrilled that Andrew was able to join us on such a special day and officially open our new Hair and Beauty Academy. The redevelopment has transformed our Blossomfield Campus into an exciting, modern place to learn, and both students and clients are now able to benefit from our state-of-the-art salons and get the most out of what the college has to offer.”
Charlie Taylor onstage The hair stylist was invited by international hair care giant Schwarzkopf to take centre stage at Siberia’s biggest hair show The Golden Scissors. Until recently, Siberia was closed to foreign visitors. Charlie’s journey took a full day, departing Scotland early in the morning, travelling over 3500 miles as the crow flies across land and sea to reach her destination of Krasnoyarsk.
Andrew Barton with students from the college
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Once there Charlie, who has worked with the Habia Skills Team in the past, addressed a crowd of over 2,500 hairdressers, demonstrating some of the latest hairdressing techniques and styles to a captivated audience. Charlie commented,
“This was an amazing trip. I’m not sure what I expected from Siberia but the sheer scale of the event truly amazed me. Wall to wall hairdressers who were competing for the Golden Scissors Award, one of the biggest audiences I’ve ever had the pleasure of training and a very, very warm local welcome.” She added, “I am very grateful to the Siberian people for making me feel very welcome in their country. Interestingly the geography of Siberia was very similar to Scotland so I immediately felt right at home. And, contrary to popular belief, it was also very hot in Siberia – although our local hosts assured me that the winters get very cold indeed.”
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James Young High School holds charity hair event Staff and pupils at The James Young High School in Livingston, West Lothian, jumped at the chance to have their hair expertly styled in a recent charity fundraising event organised by two of the school’s fourth-year students. Hannah MacKay and Natasha Hood, who in April received their Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 1 certificate in hairdressing, offered a range of services including straightening, curling and plaiting, while another pupil, Georgina Farrelly, did clients’ nails, with over £60 of donations going to Breast Cancer Awareness. Hannah and Natasha have been studying hairdressing with independent training provider Ambition Centre for Training (ACT) for the past two terms as part of West Lothian’s More Choices, More Chances agenda.
Hannah MacKay with Gaynor Shaw, careers adviser with Skills Development Scotland
Hollywood stylist visits West Lothian College Top Hollywood stylist Diva Poulos dropped into West Lothian College earlier this year, giving students a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet one of the world’s top hairdressers. certainly one the students didn’t want to miss, and was really worth their time. From chatting with Diva, and hearing her stories, the students can see how to achieve success on a national and international scale.”
Organised by College Sales Executive Daniel Evans, the visit saw the San Francisco based Diva check out the college’s Platinum Salon and Spa and speak to students about her work on Desperate Housewives, Broadway musicals, tending the locks of some of world’s top celebrities, and her role with top US brand Sebastian. Claire Glen, Head of the Creative Centre, and Hairdressing Lecturer at the College, said, “This chance opportunity was
The students Diva spoke to are currently studying Level 1 Hairdressing.
Diva Poulos (centre) with staff and students from West Lothian College
For more information on West Lothian College, go to www.west-lothian.ac.uk.
ARK Age Aware Skincare opens academy ARK Age Aware Skincare opened its new ARK Training Academy earlier in June this year. Based at ARK’s West London HQ, the academy will offer training and development for ARK Skincare therapists and managers, as well as delivering VTCT accredited training. ARK Academy Training Manager, Sara Wilce said “I strongly believe that training is an essential part of salon and spa success. There is an old Chinese saying that goes “tell me, and I’ll remember for an hour, show me and I’ll remember for
a day; but let me do it and I’ll remember forever”. It’s a philosophy that has always been close to my heart and I am delighted that ARK has not only fully embraced it; but that Shula Starkey, co-founder of ARK, had the courage, belief, determination and vision to allow us to set up The ARK Training Academy which will enable us to achieve this.” For more information, go to www.arkskincare.com 15
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James Watt College students make up enchanting display at Oran Mor James Watt College Make-up Artistry students recently demonstrated a vision extraordinaire of looks at a glamour showcase held at Glasgow’s atmospheric Oran Mor cultural centre.
FHBF offers improved membership initiative The Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation (FHBF) is offering a new insurance initiative for its members. The public liability insurance – a new insurance policy designed specifically for the FHBF – provides comprehensive cover and a range of benefits for members. The insurance is activated immediately at the time of joining, and will save members time and money through an easy payment option that allows payments to spread over 12 months at just £9.99 a month for both membership and insurance cover. Sheila Abrahams, FHBF Director said, “The initiative has been launched so that freelance, self-employed and mobile businesses can afford to keep their professional edge whilst the FHBF continues to raise standards.” For more information contact enquiries@fhbf.org.uk or visit www.fhbf.org.uk.
Examples from the make-up students at James Watt College The students exhibited their skills, the culmination of two years training at the College, with designs ranging from gory horror special effects to the eccentricity of the Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter. The live presentation, which also included the over-the-top make up of drag queens, to the subtle glamour of war-time pin-ups, was an opportunity for the students to garner
interest in their work when they graduate this coming summer. Maureen Manley, Make-up Artistry Lecturer at the College, which is a Habia Member School, said, “The lecturers were absolutely delighted at the extremely high standard of work on display. The students had to style every part of the model to perfect their look – hair, clothes and make-up, in addition to creating their own background settings.” 17
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Habia Conference Scotland September 2011 saw Habia hosting a conference in Scotland for educators and training providers in the hair and beauty industry. Taking place in Glasgow on 5 September 2011 at The Marriott Hotel, the conference focused on changes to qualifications, funding and the future challenges facing further education in Scotland.
Providers attending saw presentations from experts including:
Dr Stephen Vickers, VTCT CEO, said, “VTCT is pleased to be working with Habia in Scotland. We fully support public and private training providers in Scotland and we are sponsoring this event to raise awareness of how the organisations are working together to raise the standards in hair and beauty qualifications.”
• Dr Andre Reibig, Skills and Funding Policy Group, Scottish Funding Council • Dr Stephen Vickers, Chief Executive Officer, VTCT • Jacqui Hepburn, Director, Alliance of Sector Skills Councils (ASSC) Scotland • Hazel Mathieson, Head of National Operations, Skills Development Scotland • Juliet Fraser, Inspector, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education, Hair and Beauty • David Wright, Habia Employment Law Consultant • Andrew Darby, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Habia The conference was followed by an evening show featuring the Habia Skills Team, offering delegates - free of charge - the chance to see up close the latest cutting edge techniques on how to improve staff skills. Their Habia Live roadshows have proven extremely popular throughout the UK, performing in sold-out venues to enthusiastic audiences across the country.
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VTCT hold Scottish Consultation and Planning Day VTCT held its latest Scottish Consultation and Planning Day in Stirling this June, with Habia’s Development Manager Lilian Cameron on hand to chair the event.
From l-r: Iain Hockings (VTCT Publications Officer), Anne Miller (Chair of the Habia Scottish Industry Forum), Nicola Collins (VTCT PR officer), Lillian Cameron (Habia), Ben Blackburn (VTCT Centre Administrator), Lyall Jones (VTCT Customer Service Associate). Scottish Beauty 2011 took place earlier this year at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, attracting thousands of beauty therapists, nail technicians and salons owners, all wanting to see the latest new product launches and take advantages of all the show offers available. And Lilian
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Cameron, Habia Development Manager, and Jackie Holian, Habia Director of Business Development were also there, along with Anne Miller from Renella and Chair of the Scottish Hairdressing Industry Forum, checking out the exhibitors and taking time to drop in on the VTCT stand.
This proved to be a lively event, with keen participation from VTCT centres, external verifiers and senior VTCT staff, and focused on discussion on the way that VTCT can best serve the needs of Scottish training providers and learners. Lilian said, “It was a valuable opportunity to meet and discuss with practitioners, and I look forward to future development work with VTCT.”
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18 year old wins top Welsh award Eighteen year-old hair stylists Nikita Tandy has won one of Wales’ top awards for creative hair and beauty.
Expansion for award winning North Wales salon group Award winning North Wales salon group Tommy’s Hair Company has opened two new salons in Ruthin and Chester, with a third due to open in Llandudno before the end of 2011. Tommy’s Hair Company was created in 2002 by Tommy and Esther van der Veken, and has since gone on to establish its own academy and take four British Hairdressing Awards, a Most Wanted Business Thinker Award and a Global Salon Award.
Champion Nikita Tandy in action ISA Training’s Salon Cymru took place at the the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, in May this year, with Nikita winning two of the six competition categories and the overall champion’s award. Nikita, who works for Aqua Hair Design in Cardiff said, “I am chuffed to bits
that the judges liked my work. I have been practicing since January and was particularly pleased to have won the Heroes and Heroines competition because I have only recently finished my Level 2 qualification and was up against much more experienced hairdressers.”
The group, which supported the Habia Skills Team at its roadshow in Wales in March 2011 is also launching a franchise service to help industry professionals set up their own salon. For more information, go to www.tommyshaircompany.com.
Boost to Scottish hairdressing as ACT contract doubled Hairdressing hopefuls from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands and Islands are finding it easier to access accredited training following a huge hike in the number of funded places available with Ambition Centre for Training (ACT). The hairdressing training provider has seen its contract with Skills Development Scotland to educate potential hairdressers aged 16-19 double for 2011/12. At the same time the company has been asked to provide places under the Get Ready for Work scheme that aims to launch young people on a secure career. It can now offer its pioneering approach in accredited education to salons across Scotland. Last year, the provider was rewarded for its unrelenting adherence to high standards with the Provision of Quality Training title in the Scottish Training Federation awards. A day later it led one of its trainees, Lyndsay Speirs of McCallum salon in Paisley, to victory in the National Training Awards. The provider also recently completed a 20 week men’s hairdressing course with Big Bang Hair Salons in West Lothian, providing eight of its staff with a SVQ Level 2 unit in barbering. Jamie Black, owner of Big Bang Hair Salons, said, “Men are more interested in how they look these days, and they want more elaborate hairdressing provided by a fully trained hairdresser.” For more information, go to www.acft.co.uk.
Big Bang’s Jamie Black gets first-class treatment from six of his barber graduates, Photo credit: Nadin Dunnigan
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Italian learners get taste of UK training A group of Italian hairdressing learners recently got the chance to learn more about British hairdressing when they came over to study in the UK.
Top Japanese Stylists Perform at Salon International 2011 Some of Habia Japan’s leading stylists will be helping Habia celebrate its 25th birthday as they perform on stage at this year’s Salon International. The demonstration, which takes place on Monday 17 October at ExCeL, London, will be led by Habia Japan’s International Educational Director Justin Tellus as the team demonstrate the quality of Japanese hairdressing – regarded by many for years as the standard setter for Asian hairdressing.
Students from Habia Italy at Oracle Training The initiative, called ‘Learning Week’ and sponsored by education authorities in Lombardia, saw thirty students from IKAROS - a Habia Italy Member School in Bergamo, Italy – attend Oracle Training Consultants (OTC) in Doncaster for a week of intensive study in March 2011. Accompanied by Antonio Ripamonti, Chief National Verifier for Habia Italy, the students took part in a range of training activities alongside British learners, covering the knowledge and personal
development and employability skills need for the workplace. The week was a great success, and was celebrated by a presentation attened by Habia Chief Executive Alan Goldsbro. Diane Logan, Director of OTC, said, “It was great to see both British and Italian students working together. We need to say a big thank you to all the salons that were involved within the Doncaster area, providing the Italian students with first hand experience.”
Habia Japan Head Manager Yoshihiro Morita said, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate the leading standards in Asian hairdressing to a UK industry audience. We have had many requests from colleges and training providers across Europe to provide demonstrations like this, and we are delighted to be able to do this at Salon International. Habia Japan continuously works to provide high quality international education and we hope everyone enjoys the great talent on display.”
European Tour takes in top exhibitions Habia Japan will be touring Europe this October, with a special appearance at the Look International show in Madrid and Salon International, London. The tour will feature top directors and stylists from various companies across Japan. Tour coordinator Jun Namiki from Habia Japan said, “It’s a great opportunity for our leading professionals to visit and experience European international events to learn more about hairdressing in the west. Our team are all leaders in Asian hairdressing with them being experts in the Japanese market, but this gives them the opportunity to see and learn how our industry works in relation to European fashion and hairdressing.” The Look International show will see two students from Habia Japan taking part. International Education Director Justin Tellus said, “This is an amazing event held by our partners in Spain. Our student winners in Japan get the chance to perform at the event in an all expenses paid trip to Europe. The team at Habia Spain have been amazing to us and I am sure will give us the most enjoyable experience in Madrid.”
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The team from Habia Japan, who will be touring Europe this autumn
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Japanese Student Internships Martom Academy holds in the UK continue After the huge success of student internships in Europe by Habia Japan over the last 18 months, the trend has taken off and the experience gained by Japanese students is paying off back home. Takumi Miyamori is the latest Habia Japan student to make news not only in Japan, but also in England where he undertook his internship with Chesterfield College and the A+ English School in Sheffield.
They will also have special training days for European hair with Habia Japan’s International Education Director Justin Tellus and Barbering workshops with Habia Skills Team member MK. It’s not all been one way traffic however. Chesterfield College Hair and Beauty Programme Manager Ian Elsom and student Michael Wild visited Japan in a return visit over August, funded by Habia Japan’s International Scholarship
Martom Academy in Italy celebrated the end of the 2010/2011 academic year by organising its own fashion show for students. The Habia Italy training provider put on the event to allow the students to demonstrate their talents as a reward for their hard work over the past 12 months.
As part of his internship, Takumi also visited Manchester College and Doncaster College, and also won the Inaugural Japanese Excellence Award 2011 from Chesterfield College in a ceremony that was beamed live to Tokyo. Later this year, students from Takasaki Beauty Mode College and ECC Beauty College in Osaka will once again being taking part in UK internships, again with Chesterfield College, as well as Sheffield College, Doncaster College, Manchester College and Leslie Frances Training whilst studying English at A+ English School.
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Takumi Miyamori receiving his award from Ian Elsom Programme. During the 12 day visit, Michael and Ian got the chance to experience the Japanese hairdressing training system and exchange ideas.
Supported by teachers Ricotti Loretta, Emanuela Meroso and Samantha Parigi, and encouraged by the school’s owners Manuela Setti and Franco Fronzuti, the students put on a professional show that highlighted their skills, earning them the enthusastic applause of the audience and the heartfelt congratulations of the owners.
“It was an education experience of a lifetime,” said Ian. “The standards of hairdressing in Japan are very high. I feel we can both learn from each other to develop our own training in each country and to take both European and Asian hair types. Chesterfield College is looking forward to supporting the Japanese industry and I feel more exchanges in the future will help strengthen our own education programmes.”
Habia Japan demonstrates in Beijing
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Habia Japan performed a demonstration show recently in Beijing to promote Japanese and UK standards to the Chinese hair and beauty industry. Held in front of some of China’s top hair and beauty professionals, the demonstration saw Habia Japan’s International Education Director Justin Tellus perform various European cutting and styling techniques, whist International Make-Up Artist Kei Yamaguchi from B-Staff
Make Up Universal gave a demonstration of Japanese make-up. International Manager Rieko Hoshino said, “It was a huge success and gave the Chinese hair and beauty industry the opportunity to see how the leading UK and Japanese standards are performed.”
Students take to the stage
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The international perspective With VTCT celebrating its fiftieth year of awarding qualifications, Chief Executive Dr Stephen Vickers looks at the awarding body’s work internationally, particularly in Italy.
VTCT is the United Kingdom’s leading awarding body providing qualifications to prepare people to work in hairdressing and beauty. Now in its fiftieth year, VTCT has just completed the modularisation of all its qualifications to permit a core plus options approach across all its qualifications. The essential UK qualifications to acquire and demonstrate competence (sufficient expertise to practise) are the NVQs, the National Vocational Qualifications.
close to home and yet being trained to a consistent national and international standard. Habia, VTCT and Habia Italy enjoy a strong mutual relationship which ensures a consistency of approach and a focus upon the highest standards of teaching and assessment. Habia Italy’s senior management team attended VTCT’s annual conference in May 2011, and detailed discussions took place to ensure that students in Italy benefit from the best possible service from VTCT. Both before and after that time, senior VTCT staff have travelled to Habia Italy, including Operations Director Susan Brakewell, Chief Verifier Nigel Taylor and an expert External Verifier Klair Lunnon, whose task it is to ensure that the students’ work and knowledge are up to standard, and to ensure quality control.
“As in other creative industries, the most prominent practitioners are much in demand, and can command high salaries and much media attention” The relevance of these qualifications to the needs of the contemporary hairdressing industry are assured by their being designed to meet the industrial standards laid down by Habia. Successful completion of a Level Two Diploma in Hairdressing enables someone to work as a stylist, a Level Three Diploma is appropriate for a Senior Stylist, while at higher levels learners may progress to salon management. All VTCT qualifications are accredited on the UK’s Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (the QCF), and through treaty law, recognised around the world. The Italian government has confirmed that the programmes are recognised in Italy. The only training company in Italy which trains people to reach VTCT standards is Habia Italy, a go-ahead company staffed with fully-qualified, creative and artistic teachers of hairdressing and beauty therapy. Their over 60 training outlets in towns and cities across Italy give students the benefits of both studying 24
The hair and beauty markets are very vibrant, and the range of careers open to trained hairdressers and beauty therapists is very wide. In addition to working directly in these fields, whether as employees, as partners or as employers and salon owners, successful students progress to work in the media, in make-up and costume design, in hotels, cruise ships and in teaching. Others move into product design or product marketing, particularly in hair or beauty products. As in other creative industries, the most prominent practitioners are much in demand, and can command high salaries and much media attention. From one perspective, these industries are recession proof, since customers spend more on their appearance at times of economic hardship. We at VTCT value highly our partnership with those who train people to pass our qualifications, and the relationship between VTCT and Habia Italy is particularly important to us, since their professionalism and attention to detail are so clear and obvious. For more information about VTCT visit the website www.vtct.org. uk. For more information about HABIA Italy visit the website www.italy.habia.org.
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Habia Spain prepares for Young Promises show Student hairdressers and beauty therapists across Spain and beyond are getting ready for this year’s International Young Promises Show. This year’s show – the eleventh - takes place at the Salon Look Internacional exhibition on 16 October and will feature students from the UK and Japan, after the great success of the visiting Japanese students last year, as well as learners from training centres across Spain. The International Young Promises Show has become an important event for students, teachers and professionals in the Spanish hair and beauty calendar, and a focal point for educators and learners from Habia partners around the world, with the standard of demonstration from the students higher and higher each year.
Students from Habia Japan at last year’s show
Success for make-up scholarship programme Japanese student Nahoko Kawano got the chance to be the first ever make-up student to take part in Habia Japan’s UK Scholarship programme.
in Yorkshire and one of the UK’s top make-up artists, Natasha Jordan, learning more about the UK standards and western techniques.
Founded by Habia Japan President Norio Morisugi, the programme has gone from strength to strength, with more students getting the chance to study in the UK this year. Nahoko, from Miyazaki Beauty College, had won a national competition in Japan, and spent a week studying with Craven College
Habia Spain passes verification Habia has congratulated Habia Spain after the successful verification of training centres in Barcelona. Both Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO, and Jane Goldsbro, Director of Standards and Qualifications, traveled to the Spanish city to verify Thuya, Revlon, Salerm, Josep Pons and Cazcarra centres. The three day visit saw the assessment of the facilities, teaching staff and the quality of training at the centres – all of which was found to be of the highest standards. In the previous years, Habia have carried out verifications visits in cities like San Sebastián, Bilbao, Palma de Mallorca, Santiago de Compostela and Sevilla.
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Want learning to be fun and more flexible? Our e-learning resource U2Learn, priced at just £125.00 per unit is just what you and your student need. Available for Level 2 Hairdressing, Level 2 Beauty Therapy and the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies, U2Learn provides anytime, anywhere access to a wide range of interactive learning methods that enliven and engage students. Each U2Learn product offers you flexibility in your purchase and can be bought as a complete package or per unit.
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We’ve taken all the accredited and approved qualifications in the hair and beauty sector, mapped them to U2Learn so you can see exactly which U2Learn units are relevant to which qualifications. You can pick and mix individual units – all of which are based on Habia’s National Occupational Standards and recognised on the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF) – to build an e-learning programme that exactly meets the needs of your learners. And because you can purchase units individually, you only have to pay for what you know you need and actually will use. Our online e-learning course builder gives you complete flexibility and control – keeping learning in your hands.
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Celebrating 25 Years Over the past 25 years, Habia has relied on the support of some of the biggest names in the industry. From roadshows and exhibitions to skills surveys and standards development, Habia has been able to call on the backing of the industry to help deliver world class qualifications, training and business support. And a few of them have sent us messages of support to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary.
“During the last twenty five years Habia has created an awareness in the industry of the need for qualifications and standards. They have helped countless organisations increase the standards of training and education in the hairdressing industry and ensured that standards have been set at the appropriate levels. It is very important that this organisation continues to represent the quality of our industry. I wish Habia another successful 25 years.”
Kevin Arkell, Chairman of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing
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“I’ve had the pleasure of presenting special events and judging innovative hairdressing competitions for Habia for many years. I have always enjoyed my time with them and as a global trainer I have always respected there ethos and commitment to pushing our industry forward through education.”
Patrick Cameron
“The Hair and Beauty Suppliers Association (HBSA) would like to congratulate Habia on the valuable work that has been undertaken during the past twenty five years. The standards set and monitored by Habia are arguably the best in the world. The HBSA wholeheartedly supports any organisation that helps hairdressers and beauticians to work safely in a secure and compliant environment to deliver the best services to their end customers.”
“Since its foundation in 1986, Habia has set a benchmark for the beauty industry with its drive to raise standards and improve professionalism. This has been crucial to Carlton Professional in the development of our CPD courses. Attendees know that Habia has high standards and will not approve CPD courses unless they meet strict criteria. With Habia’s endorsement, we feel that our attendees are reassured that the education they receive is of a high calibre. From one Habia CPD Endorsed course in 2007 to six in 2011, our education has grown exponentially. Happy 25th year Habia. Here’s to many more.”
Mike Patey, President, Hair and Beauty Suppliers Association (HBSA)
Angela Barbagelata-Fabes, Chairman, The Carlton Group Beauty & Spa Ltd
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“Our industry has evolved in so many positive ways in the last 25 years. Central to this are industry bodies like Habia whose interest and commitment to the long-term sustainability of the hairdressing industry have helped it cope with the ever-changing landscape of business. With so many opportunities for us to grow the stature and reputation of this fantastic business Habia will be more important than ever and we wish them the best of luck in their mission to make hairdressing the best it can be.”
“The team at Alison Jameson Consultants would like to congratulate Habia on a very successful twenty five years. Always raising the standards within our industry, the team at Habia are truly a pleasure to work with and constantly strive to keep the hairdressing industry at the top of its league.”
Vincent Mercier, Managing Director, L’Oréal Professional Products UK & ROI
“Congratulations to all the team at Habia on achieving such a great accolade. With such great determination and hard work the standards of our industry just keep on rising and we have Habia to thank. Here’s to another fantastic twenty five years.”
“VTCT is proud to be an awarding body partner of Habia’s. Over the last three years during which I have worked with Habia and VTCT, I have been impressed with the commitment of both partners to the development and promotion of qualifications and skills within the Hair and Beauty Sector. VTCT’s respect and support for Habia is demonstrated through our founder sponsorship of the Habia Skills Academy. We wish Habia a successful 25th year.”
Nic Robinson, Business Development Manager, VTCT
Alison Jameson Consultants
Malcolm MacNeil, Partner, Ishoka Hair and Beauty
“25 years has gone incredibly quickly but I’m delighted to see the positive impact that Habia has made on the hairdressing industry in this time. I’ve no doubt that their good work will continue, standards will rise even more, and that the industry will prosper as a result. Congratulations Habia!”
Beverly C, MBE and award-winning celebrity hairstylist “Cengage Learning has enjoyed a hugely supportive partnership with Habia since 2003, and collaborated on a number of leading hair and beauty learning resources during that time. Uniting the world’s leading hair and beauty publisher, Milady, with Habia, the publishing partnership has seen the continued development of the bestselling Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Barbering series, the introduction of the Diploma and Foundation Learning supporting textbooks, along with exciting innovations through our collaboration on the interactive e-learning package U2learn. Habia continues to be an invaluable source of industry and qualification insight and we look forward to another successful era of raising the standards of hair and beauty training together.
“Goldwell and KMS recognises the essential role that Habia has played in maintaining and improving professionalism in UK salons and keeping us at the forefront of world hairdressing over the last 25 years. The support Habia provides is a significant reassurance to any salon owner.”
Nick Wood, Managing Director UK, Goldwell & KMS California
Linden Harris, Publishing Director, Cengage Learning EMEA
“Habia, as the Government-appointed, standard setting body for Hair and Beauty, has made a fantastic contribution to the industry over the years. Their dedicated team work tirelessly to improve and modernise standards. They consistently work to form relationships with other organisations, in order to present a united front to the Government and get the very best for the hair and beauty sector. I am certain that Habia will go on to serve our industry for the next 25 years.”
Brenda Mail, General Manager /Deputy to Toni Mascolo, CEO, TONI&GUY
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Free trial of Habia’s new ERR system Training providers will be able to reduce the hassle of accrediting Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) and massively cut their costs after Habia launched a new online system. And to mark the launch, Habia is offering a free credit to anyone wanting to try the system. ERR can now be accredited via an online log and certificate, or via a paper logbook – both of which are available at Habia’s Apprenticeship site www.habia.org/ apprenticeships/err. The costs for the paper logbook and certificate per learner is £23.50, and £13 for the online log and certificate per learner. However, further discounts are available which means for many providers and Member Schools, the cost will be as low as £9 per learner.
Achievement. Nikki Buss, Operations Manager at Keith Graham Academy in Ashford, Kent, said, “Habia’s new online ERR system provides comprehensive cover of Employment Rights and Responsibilities, yet follows a very simple and user friendly process. Because of this we have been able to adapt our scheme of work easily to accommodate the new national outcomes’. To view the system or claim your free credit, go to www. habia.org/apprenticeships/err.
Features of Habia’s online system include: • the ability to allocate responsibility for learners amongst several educators • online assessment and verification • the option to buy credits only as they are needed • ability of students to fill in and submit each section as they progress • option to download a Habia completion certificate once all sections complete • Bulk import to add multiple learners • No paper to lose – answers can be stored online for years. ERR teaches apprentices the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in law, their rights under the Disability Discrimination Act, relevant equality legislation and health and safety law. Evidence of delivery and assessment of ERR is now a mandatory requirement for awarding an Apprenticeship framework completion certificate, and must be done through an ERR Record of
Apprenticeship Certification in England Apprenticeship certification for England restarted on 13 June 2011 for apprentices who completed after 13 April 2011. A new system, application form for each framework and guidance to comply with Apprenticeship, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act regulations and Skills Funding Agency (SFA) rules is in place. The most important change is that the apprentice must sign the form. The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has said that the delays in the transition to the new ASCL systems will be taken into account in timely completion assessments. For more information, go to www.habia.org/apprenticeships/c/1547/ certifcate-request-forms-%28completion-after-13-april-2011%29 30
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Employer Skills Surveys – Get a survey report of just YOUR employers’ views Want to know what the employers you work with think? Then all you have to do is persuade your employer placement providers to complete Habia’s industry survey. The survey, which is part of Habia’s Big Conversation initiative, will provide a picture of the sector as it is now in terms of skills gaps, training and business performance, and will help Habia plan future initiatives that support growth and raise standards. The results will be used to create new projects and programmes that ensure new recruits have the skills employers require and that training helps businesses develop their staff to meet client demand. It will also provide background information and evidence for when communicating to government about important policy and funding issues.
print out of the results for you to compare against the complete national survey results. There are top prizes up for grabs for employers, whilst learning providers can win a one day bespoke training session with a Habia Skills Team member for up to 8 people worth £1,000. Download the employer letter and postcard to get started at www.habia.org/bigconversation. Contact nicola.turner@habia.org to request a code number for your centre.
All you have to do is give your employers a code (which Habia will provide you with) for when they log into our survey page here www.habia.org/bigconversation. Habia will collate all the results and if there are more than five employers that used your code, we will send you a
Higher Level Apprenticeship Frameworks for England Habia is looking into whether there is demand for Higher Level Apprenticeship Frameworks in England for the hair and beauty sector. The prospectus for the Higher Level Apprenticeships Fund was issued by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) in July 2011. To develop frameworks and implement a Higher level programme, the bid needs to include details of employers that have “...explicitly agreed to fund their share (50%) of the tuition fees for all learners and understood the introduction of loans for 23+ from 2013/14.” Several providers have already expressed interest in supporting the development of the frameworks, whilst Habia asked for opinion from employers and providers over summer to measure demand. However, if you have not yet had your say but want to put forward your views on Higher Level Apprenticeships, please contact carolynne.hanson@habia.org.
Reissued Frameworks for England These have all been reissued and are now listed as fundable by SFA as shown at www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Partners/Frameworks/ SASE/Implementation.aspx. The frameworks can be downloaded from the Habia website at www.habia.org/apprenticeships/c/1535/sase-compliantframeworks-implementation-from-27-june-2011. 31
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New guidelines for Apprenticeship certification New guidelines on Apprenticeship certification have been published by the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils and the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Under the new Apprenticeship, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act, in force from April this year, all apprentices must apply for their own certificates and sign their application form. However, the new guidance clarifies that the signature must only be obtained after completion of the framework requirements, and that providers must keep a disclosure form to provide an audit trail. The guidelines also state that the application for a certificate may be undertaken or facilitated by a training provider on behalf of the apprentices. Where a training provider applies to an SSC/SSB (in this case, Habia) for a certificate, they must do so at the request of the apprentice. A training provider must not request an Apprenticeship certificate without the agreement of the apprentice. Therefore, Habia must be assured that the apprentice requested the certificate. To achieve this, apprentices can sign the completed certificate request form that is submitted to Habia, whilst the training provider must keep evidence that the apprentice applied for the certificate and was involved in the process. Habia must be satisfied that the apprentice applied for the certificate even where a third party
acted on their behalf. For more information, go to http://www.habia.org/uploads/110922%20Apprentice%20 authorisation%20(AELP%20AoC)%20(Final).pdf
Access to Apprenticeships Partly replacing programme led apprenticeships, Access to Apprenticeships will provide help and support for young people aged 16-24 who need that little extra boost in moving into employment as an apprentice. It is recognised that there are young people who have all the ambition and passion demanded by an Apprenticeship but who need an opportunity to demonstrate to employers their commitment to work and study to the standards required. Access to Apprenticeships will give them this chance. For more information, go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ Partners/Policy/Apprenticeship-Delivery-Models.aspx
Check out our new site Don’t forget to check out our redesigned Apprenticeship site at www.habia.org/apprenticeships. With all the latest updates, information and guidance for educators, employers, learners and parents, the Habia Apprenticeship site is the number one destination for anyone interested in Apprenticeships in hair, beauty, nails or spa. 33
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SFA funding rates for Apprenticeships in England
The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has been working with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) and representatives from the learning sector to determine what, if any, changes should be made to existing Apprenticeship rates as a result of the introduction of Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE). After much consultation, it has been agreed to continue to fund all existing and replacement frameworks at their current rate. This means changes will not be introduced to current rates where a framework is a direct replacement for an existing one. However, Apprenticeship rates will reduce by 2 percent for 16-18 and 4.3 percent for 19+ in 2011/12 as previously announced. Those frameworks that are not direct replacements for existing frameworks will continue to be set at a rate using the existing process. In addition to this the SFA is aware of some concerns
from sector representatives about the link between the rate and the cost of delivery. Where concerns are raised the SFA will move immediately to verify these rates when all frameworks have been assessed. The SFA is continuing to plan and work towards implementing a new simplified rates approach for the whole sector. This new simplified system will include Apprenticeships and will put in place a simple pricing structure that delivers on Government’s key priorities. After consultation the SFA believes this is the right decision for 2011/12 to ensure it is able to retain a high quality Apprenticeship offer to both new and existing apprentices. If however, as a direct result of this decision, there is a risk that apprentices are disadvantaged from participating, the SFA will discuss this with the training provider on a case by case basis.
Upcoming… Over the next few months, Habia will be working on a number of new projects that will help educators and learners in the hair, beauty, nails and spa industries.
will include Habia exploring bids for further research into numbers of learners, salon performance measures, and Investors in People (IIP) in a hair and beauty sector context.
In the beauty industry, Habia is working on the first three Beauty Therapy Level 3 e-learning units. These will be available from autumn, and will build on Habia and Cengage’s complete online learning package, U2Learn.
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For the hairdressing industry, Habia will be at Salon International (ExCeL Centre, London, 15-17 October 2011), with our team on hand to answer any questions from learners and educators. Further work
Want to be first with the news? Then sign up to our new monthly skills update. With the latest details on Apprenticeships, standards, qualifications and funding, our monthly email skills bulletin is a must-read for any educator. Just go to www.habia.org and follow the links for ‘Membership’ to become a free member to get your monthly skills update.
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Chicks Rock Collection Step by Step for Heather
Images for cutting and colouring: ŠHabia Habia Skills Team for cutting and colouring: Erik Lander, David Morgan, Ross Miller and Malachy Weatherall. Step by Step photography: Andrew H Williams Finished Looks photography: Jim Crone Make-up: Louise Young
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Take one inch vertical panels. Start at front hairline and club cut at 90 degrees to create a uniform layer.
Work back towards the nape club cutting at 90 degrees.
Scissor over comb the nape to taper the hairline.
Elevate side panel at 90 degrees and club cut leaving at least 21â „2cm length to create a slightly asymmetric shape.
Work from occipital section, point cutting to create textured crown.
Continue to side panel.
Repeat on opposite side.
Elevate centre guideline at 45 degrees, point cutting to create textured effect.
Over direct side panels towards centre guideline creating a disconnection with the lower side sections.
Over direct complete top sections to opposite side point cutting bottom edge.
Rectangle section taken across parting.
Fine meche weave in rectangle section taken. Bleach with 12% peroxide applied.
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Step by Step for severed finger Products required · Skin cleanser · Derma wax · Cream based make-up · Blood – congealed and film · Bones Finished look
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5. Carve in a crease line on knuckles
7. Using sponge apply red and blue tones down the finger using cream based make-up
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9. Add congealed and film blood 10. Add a little mashed banana if required Make – up: © Jennifer Lenard Photography : Louise Van Heerden
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Build your knowledge with The Habia Skills Team Did you know that you can get up to 50% of your training costs on Habia Courses refunded from Skills Development Scotland. Make your training budget go further, contact Habia sales on 0845 6 123555 or email sales@habia.org The Habia Skills Teams are regularly out on the road delivering courses to salons and training centres all over the UK and beyond. The team offers a massive range of courses from foundation through to advanced techniques and trainer level, covering all areas of hairdressing including cutting patterns into hair, shaving, African type hair hairdressing and hair extensions. For beauty therapy we now have intimate waxing, make-up and nail services courses available. The training we provide is comprehensive yet down to earth. It is a relaxed, fun and informative day that gets your team thinking differently and, more importantly, getting stuck into learning new skills and giving your clients styles they will want. Erik Lander, Manager of the Habia Skills Teams, said, ‘we provide what I believe to be the most independent and skill focused training available for professionals right now. Our courses are entirely skills focused as we do not promote any products or have any other agenda’.
How to book Habia Skills Team courses are totally flexible - you name the day and the location and tell us where you need to focus your learning and we deliver the training. We can design a course to suit your specific needs and can offer demonstration only or include practical sessions as well. To discuss your requirements in more detail please call Habia on 0845 6 123555 or email: sales@habia.org
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Autumn tips The nights are drawing in and there’s a definite chill in the air. But you can spice things up with these top tips to put a smile on your client’s faces. Louise Young
Update… After successful shows in Wales, Plymouth and Leeds earlier this year, our Skills Team could be forgiven for taking a bit of a break. But never ones to sit on their laurels, the team have been keeping themselves busy both in and out of the salon.
“We’ll see an emergence of 1960s style on the catwalk, so this is likely to be reflected in make-up as well. Think defined unblended socket lines and false lashes top and bottom. Along with 60s style, many designers created punk/fetish based collections so again this will be a trend to look out for.”
Anne Miller “Strengthening shampoos and conditioners – they make such a difference to fine or fragile hair, and are invaluable for someone trying to grow their hair longer.”
Malachy Weatherall “When back combing hair for putting it up try putting Dust It by Schwarzkopf on roots. Then back-comb as normal for that extreme hold and volume.”
Ellenora Dean “Cuts for the coming season will become much more structured. The return of geometric shapes, strength and precision cutting. Tailor-make styles to suit clients individual bone structure, or for the less adventurous clientele create a custom made fringe using freehand techniques.”
Denise Wright “The popular trend at the moment is the permanent polish. It was designed for the manicure market as a soak off gel that can be added to a manicure or as a treatment in its own right. It has been a lifesaver for many salons that struggled in the recession to keep nail enhancement clients that were soaking off their nails for a cheaper option and gives the nail plate protection.” 42
Ellenora Dean with her model at the Clubstar audition
Malachy Weatherall was been appointed Creative Director of the Habia Skills Team, after 12 years with the team and fresh from his work on the Northern Ireland Fashion Show. Meanwhile, Ellenora Dean, who joined the team after Habia’s Skills Factor competition in 2009, has been trying out for The Fellowship’s Clubstar Artistic Team. Ellenora also completed her NVQ Level 3 in Airbrush and Fashion and Photographic Make-up. Congratulations Ellenora, the drinks are on Mal… And in the world of make-up, Louise Young’s newly launched Essential Eye
Palette is flying off the shelves of Harvey Nichols’ stores across the UK. Louise has also been working on a new feature film, Jack the Giant Killer, starring Ewan McGregor, Ian McShane and Bill Nighy. Expect it on the big screen in 2012. Finally, the team rounded off the summer with a storming performance in Glasgow in early September, in front of a crowd of 250 enthusiastic industry professionals. You can see the team at Salon International from 15 to 17 October at the ExCeL Centre, London, on stand A220.
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Spotting the signs Habia is supporting a campaign by the Melanoma Taskforce and British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) to help hair and beauty professionals identify the signs of skin cancer amongst their clients earlier. So what information do you need to know to help clients?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, and rates of melanoma – its deadliest form – have more than quadrupled in the last 30 years. People working in hair and beauty come into close contact with peoples’ skin. They are in a unique position to spot possible skin cancers. As a hair and beauty professional, you are not expected to diagnose skin cancers. However, you can play a vital role in noticing changes in your clients’ skin and providing information about where they can go for further advice.
Non-melanoma skin cancer The two most common forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Non-melanoma skin cancers vary greatly in their appearance but possible signs include: • a scab or sore that won’t heal • a scaly red patch that won’t go away • a flesh coloured, pearly bump • an area of thickening or a lump on the skin which is getting bigger. These lesions are most common on parts of the body that are regularly exposed to the sun, such as the head and neck (including the lips and ears) and the backs of the hands. They can also appear where the skin has been damaged by X-rays, and on old scars, ulcers, burns and persistent wounds. Most non-melanoma skin cancers can be effectively treated and cured, but treatment is generally more successful the earlier they are detected.
Melanoma Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer. In most cases, it is caused by over-exposure to UV light from the sun or sunbeds. If untreated, melanoma can spread to other parts of the body and can be fatal. The earlier melanoma is detected and treated, the better the chances of a good outcome. 44
The ABCDE Guide The British Association of Dermatalogists’s ABCDE guide tells you a few of the signs in a mole that might indicate melanoma: Asymmetry: The two halves of the area may differ in their shape Border: The outside edges of the area may be irregular or blurred, and sometimes show notches or look ragged Colour: This may be uneven and patchy, different shades of black , brown and pink may be seen Diameter: Most, but not all, melanomas are at least 6mm in diameter. Advise your client to report any change in size or diameter to their doctor Expert: Look out for change, and check it out. Get suspicious moles or patches of skin checked by a GP.
Statistics • It is estimated that more than 100,000 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year • The majority of skin cancer cases are preventable • The main cause of skin cancer is too much UV light from the sun or sunbeds • Skin cancer kills more than 2,500 people in the UK every year • Melanoma is one of the fastest rising types of cancer in young people aged 15-34. For more information, go to www.bad.org.uk/melanoma-taskforce.
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Free help from the Tax Man DIAMOND PEELING SPECIALISTS
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Everyone knows they must pay tax and National Insurance contributions (NIC). But not everyone starting in business knows how and when to make the payments. That’s where Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or the ‘Tax Man’ can help. When you pay tax it helps hospitals and schools and NIC pays State Pensions and some benefits for the self-employed, such as Maternity Allowance. HMRC want you to get things ‘right’ and pay the ‘right’ amount of tax at the ‘right’ time. HMRC also want your business to be successful. So, to make things easier they have prepared a FREE e-learning package on tax and NIC for hairdressers, beauty therapists and nail technicians.
The package tells you: • how and when to register as self-employed
• how to keep records of what you are paid and what you buy for your business, and • how and when to make payments to HMRC. There are three case studies to guide you through self-employment and running your business. There are useful links to further information on the Business Link websites. Most importantly this package will help YOU get things right and to pay the right tax.
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Get 50% back on Habia courses….and up to £2k towards recruitment costs Habia has teamed up with Skills Development Scotland to provide hair and beauty businesses with some great incentives on training and recruitment. If you are a Scottish-based business in the hair and beauty sector and sign up to one of Habia’s courses, Skills Development Scotland will give you back a massive 50% of the course fee. Costs range from £150 to £450 per person, meaning you get a fantastic saving on training courses for you and your staff. And because Habia writes the standards and frameworks, you can be sure that all our courses are completely up to date and relevant to your business. On top of that, Skills Development Scotland is offering up to £2000 to businesses that take on recruits that have completed an employability programme or faced barriers to work. SDS’s Employer Recruitment Incentive lets businesses take on someone as an employee or Modern Apprentice. If you employ fewer than 50 people, you’ll receive £2000 towards their training - £1000 if you already employ 50 or more staff. To qualify, you must employ someone who has faced barriers in the past or has completed one of SDS’s employability programmes. To find out more, call SDS for free on 0800 783 6000, or go to www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/incentive.
Case Study A talented young hairdressing apprentice has helped a new East Kilbride business attract customers and build up a great reputation. Modern Apprentice Laura Neil impressed her bosses at 1302 Hair Design in the Village so much that they gave her a permanent job and took on a second Modern Apprentice. “Laura has been invaluable – she has a natural flair for cutting hair and she is keen to learn,” explained owner Vincent Barsotti, who qualified for Employer Recruitment Incentive funding because Laura had taken part in the local Get Ready for Work initiative. “The Modern Apprenticeship programme, which is supported by Skills Development Scotland, is fantastic when you are trying to build a business, because all of the paperwork and administration is handled by the learning provider, which really
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takes the pressure off,” added Vincent. Laura, 17, from Hamilton, said, “This has been an amazing experience for me. I’ve really grown in confidence and have learned a lot both at college and with Vincent and Maria.”
The Habia Skills Team offer a range of courses designed to ensure you, your staff or students have the latest and most up to date skills and technical knowledge to be successful. Habia courses can take place in your salon or training centre. For example you may wish to have five members of your team trained in your premises covering a range of techniques chosen by you. We can also provide one to one tuition. Format is a mixture of demonstration and practical hands on work covering the use of
different techniques. It really is up to you – so give us a call and see what the Habia Skills Team can do for you. To discuss your requirements please contact one of the team on 0845 6 123555 or email sales@habia.org.
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Cutting Patterns in Hair Suitable for people with hairdressing S/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Covers everything from simple notch or tramline to channeled logos and 3D patterns. Includes how to plan and design patterns, then teaches you to create them using a range of methods including stencils and freehand cutting techniques.
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25 years…and counting By Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO
One of the first meetings of Habia/HTB directors It’s been a long 25 years. From humble origins – a tiny two room office - to an international organisation with partners in nine countries around the world, it’s been a long and sometimes rocky road.
qualifications that would measure competence in specified job roles – or National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) as they became known.
Only two original members of staff from the early days of the organisation – myself and General Manager Jill Dwyer – still remain. Though as Jill points out, she was here first and part of the recruitment team that recruited me!
The Hairdressing Training Board was set up as one of a number of Lead Bodies, but with specific responsibility for the hairdressing industry and the objective of developing National Occupational Standards – the frameworks upon which NVQs were to be based.
Since then, staff have come and gone, but amazingly, nearly half the team have been with the company for at least a decade, with another quarter not far off achieving their 20 years, creating a stability that’s not often found in similar organisations.
This meant establishing forums across the UK to bring together educators, employers and awarding bodies to help with the standards’ development – the first beginnings of the networks that would eventually lead to Habia. The early support of educators, and of chairmen and directors, who all gave their time freely, was invaluable.
Likewise, Habia is now operating under its fifth Prime Minister – from Thatcher through Major to Blair, Brown and now Cameron, with all the changes in government ministers, personnel, departments and policies that entails.
So how did Habia come into being? In 1986, the National Council for Vocational Qualifications was formed. It’s remit? To introduce a system of vocational
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By 1991, HTB was expanding internationally, forging a partnership with OMAT (Organización Mundial de Artes y Técnicas), now Habia Spain, to offer the UK standards to an overseas market. At that time, HTB also began rapid development of commercial products for the hairdressing market. With the hairdressing industry never attracting the same level of government funding
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The Habia stand in the late 90´s and in 2010
as other sectors, more frequently than not the organisation found itself having to fund many of its own projects and programmes with money from commercial activities. It was an experience that has paid off in the long run, and Habia learnt to not rely too much on government funding, raising funds instead through commercial sales, sponsorship and partnerships. By the early 1990s, HTB had been appointed as the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the hairdressing industry. It wasn’t long before its success was being noticed, and the organisation was asked to set up an equivalent of HTB for the beauty industry – the Beauty Industry Authority (BIA) – with a similar remit. As the organisation expanded and its remit grew (by this time, a separate company for Scotland – HTB Scotland – had also been established), it made sense to merge the various functions together as one. In October 1997, at the Salon International exhibition in London, Habia – the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority – was officially launched by Dr Kim Howells MP, then Minister for Lifelong Learning. The organisation was officially recognised as the National Training Organisation (NTO) for the hair and beauty sector, and by 2000 had included nail services, barbering, African Caribbean hairdressing and spa therapy to its remit. By this time, Habia was recognised as the Sector Skills Body for the entire hair and beauty sector. The first decade of the 21st century saw Habia working on and leading key developments in education, including Young Apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees and the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies. There was also continual review of the standards to keep them up to date and relevant to employers, educators and learners. Since then, Habia has formed a strategic partnership with Skills Active – the Sector Skills Council for the Active Leisure,
Learning and Well-being sector – as well as a publishing deal with the world’s largest educational publisher, Cengage. On top of that, Habia has partnered with the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT), the largest awarding organisation in the hair and beauty sector.
“From humble origins - a tiny two room office - to an international organisation with partners in nine countries around the world” So where next? This autumn sees Habia launch the Habia Skills Academy, supported by founder sponsor VTCT, which will see the creation of a network of centres of excellence across the country, and will lead to Habia acting as a central hub for everything from information and guidance to recognition of standards and best practice. Habia is also out on the road with its Big Conversation initiative, talking to training providers, listening to their concerns and helping to address the issues that affect them most. In many ways, the organisation has come full circle, going back to basics by going out and meeting the people in the sector to help them develop their learners, their workforce and their businesses. It has been a long 25 years. But I believe we have made a difference, and we know that many other sectors look at ours as a model to follow. Here’s to another 25. 49
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Merseyside Hairdressing Forum No-one involved in the delivery of apprenticeships can fail to have noticed how concerns about quality have featured strongly in the press in recent months. The rise in fast-track 12week apprenticeships, the sudden surge in apprentices aged 25 and over, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) announcement of a reduction in red tape for apprentice employers have all come under the spotlight. The hair and beauty industry faces a quality issue of its own the rise in part-time apprenticeships. This is a concern that the Merseyside Hairdressing Forum (MHF) has pushed into the spotlight. MHF chair, Brian Quinn, explains why. “The economic climate makes it harder to secure full time vacancies for apprentices, so some larger learning providers are promoting part-time apprenticeships as a cheaper option for salons. As a result, we’re seeing a sharp rise in advertising extolling the benefits of employing part-time apprentices. MHF members are concerned that widespread use of the part-time model could affect standards of training. Where apprentices are employed for just 16 hours a week, it’s inevitably going to be difficult to ensure that they receive the minimum on and off the job guided learning hours each year as specified in the Frameworks approved in June 2011.”
Apprenticeship at risk.” But Brian is pragmatic. “Tension between quality and achieving targets in times of recession is normal,” he explains. “And let’s be clear, parttime apprenticeships are sometimes appropriate for a learner’s individual circumstances: perhaps they’re a single parent or a carer. Plus it goes without saying that in difficult economic times we must be flexible to meet the needs of employers too or we’ll get nowhere” The way forward, Brian stresses, is not to dismiss part time apprenticeships. But he’s adamant.
Brian Quinn, Chair of MHF and director of tpm
“We mustn’t focus on part-time apprenticeships as a principle business strategy, as a way of hitting targets. Learning providers must be mindful of maintaining the quality of their apprenticeship programmes for their own benefit and that of the sector. We must resist short-termism, and ensure that any action taken is not at the expense of learners. Thankfully we know that NAS are fully supportive of this, recognising that even in recession, quality is a priority.” The MHF has developed and signed up to a code of conduct which maintains consistent, high quality standards for the delivery of training. Their joint working has led to the gradual emergence of best practice in both the promotion and delivery of apprenticeships on Merseyside. “We’re absolutely committed to quality,” Brian emphasises.” Despite the difficulties of recession we remain committed to the high standards we’ve worked hard to achieve. For MHF members, good quality apprenticeships are still the way forward. We remain optimistic because ultimately the UK will always need skilled, competent hairdressers and beauty therapists.”
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The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) is well aware of the dangers the MHF are highlighting. The guidance they issue states that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week and “reduced hours cannot be based only on the needs or interests of the employer where this puts the quality of the 50
Merseyside Hairdressing Forum members: Andrew Collinge, Asset Training, Herbert of Liverpool, Knowsley Community College, Liverpool Community College, Michael John of Liverpool, Mode, St Helens College, The Training Station, tpm, Wirral Metropolitan College. For more info on MHF visit www.merseysidehairforum.co.uk
Linx2Record changing vocational learning Linx2Record is a new e-portfolio from VTCT designed especially for learners and assessors to create a more exciting and effective learning experience. VTCT will be launching Linx2Record in the 2011/12 academic year. Why use Linx2Record? » It’s free for all VTCT centres » Specifically designed to work with VTCT courses » All Information is safe and secure » Mapped to our record of assessment books » Enables a remote and flexible working environment » Built-in unique learner to assessor messaging service » Plus many more features
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VTCT experts appointed to top European positions Two of VTCT’s team have been appointed to top positions on a European Union committee looking to develop European standards for the beauty industry. (BSI) chosen Head of UK Delegation. Also representing the UK – again on the CEN TC 409 - is Cheryl Cole (FHT), Director of a VTCT independent centre. The CEN (European Committee for Standardization) TC 409 has been tasked with producing a European standard for beauty salons across 31 countries in Europe. The new European Standard will be based initially on Codes of Practice available in the UK and other countries, such as those produced by Committee members such as Habia and beauty trade associations, and will also seek to set qualification requirements for beauty therapists which map to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and include VTCT’s suite of beauty therapy qualifications. Topics included within it will be assurance, ethics and professional practice (hygiene, health and safety), training, qualifications and Continuing Professional Development. Other treatments being considered include medical aesthetic treatments such as botox/ fillers, dental practices such as teeth whitening, as well as body piercing, tattooing and acupuncture.
Carina Fagan-Brereton, Chairman of the CEN 409 European Technical Committee Carina Fagan-Brereton, Health and Beauty Development Officer, has been appointed as Chairman of the CEN 409 European Technical Committee, whilst VTCT’s Chief Verifier Gerri Moore has been appointed to CEN TC 409 as the British Standards Institute’s
Carina said, “I am so excited that my idea to have a European wide standard for beauty therapists and beauty salons, which I originally presented to CEN and CEPEC (European Confederation of National Aesthetic and Cosmetic Associations) back in 2007, has finally come to fruition. It may take up to three more years to develop and publish this European Standard for Beauty Salons, however I believe it is worth the time and effort as it will enhance the status of our profession, support business and promote EQF qualifications.
VTCT holds conference to support hair and beauty industry Hair and beauty educators attended the VTCT Conference this May at BeautyUK in Birmingham, and got the chance to find out about the future of vocational qualifications following The Wolf Report commissioned by the Government. The VTCT Raising Future Standards Conference was even bigger than last year with key speakers including Francis Thomas, Director of Internal and External Affairs, Ofqual and Gareth Griffiths, Head of Curriculum and Qualifications Policy, Young People’s Learning Agency. Caroline Dyer, Programme Manager, The College of West Anglia said, “The speakers were very relevant to today and gave updates on the current education system. I thought it was fantastic we had the opportunity to meet VTCT’s Chief Executive Dr Stephen Vickers and the chance to find out the future of VTCT.” 52
From l-r: Nic Robinson, Gareth Griffiths, Francis Thomas, Dr Stephen Vickers, Alan Goldsbro
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VTCT launch e-portfolio to enhance the vocational learning experience From September, VTCT Centres will have access to free e-portfolios for their learners, from a pre-defined list of the most popular qualifications. Learners will now be able to store a record of their work online instead of a hard copy. The new e-portfolio, Linx2Record, will be an easier way of collecting evidence for an NVQ, which is often known as a Record of Assessment. An e-portfolio works in a similar way to a paper-based portfolio, in that it collates all the work that the assessor and learner have done towards the qualification. However, with an e-portfolio the information is held electronically in a secure location, which is accessed by the learner, assessor, internal verifier and external verifier. Learners have access to a secure logon where they will find their individual online Record of Assessment and from which they can fill in all the required fields and upload evidence in a range of formats, including videos and photos of treatments they have performed. Assessors will also be able to logon securely to mark the work providing instant feedback and advice. Learners and assessors will be able to discuss work via email using messages created within the system, so all advice and feedback is recorded and can be referred back to at a later date. The e-portfolio will reduce the time assessors spend performing administrative tasks therefore reducing costs and resources when delivering qualifications. On completion of their VTCT qualification, learners will be able to export their e-portfolio and keep it on a memory stick or CD ROM to take to interviews. In delivering Linx2Record, VTCT is working in conjunction with XOR, the supplier of our online testing platform, Linx2Achieve, and DDL ltd – creators of “e-qual”, which won the e-portfolio category in The 2010 Scottish e-Assessment Awards. The e-portfolio has been tailored for QCF vocational qualifications to meet Ofqual recommendations but most importantly to be user friendly for learners and assessors. We believe our e-portfolio is
unique in that the current Record of Assessment is integrated into it and contains a ROC (Rules of combination) calculator, so that learners and assessor will know a valid programme of study is being followed. From September 2011, 18 VTCT qualifications will be live in Linx2Record, including Level 1 and 2 NVQs (QCF) in Hairdressing and Barbering, Beauty Therapy and Sports and Active leisure. We will be adding other qualifications including our VRQs over the next 6 months. Linx2Record is linked to our Linx2online Registration system. When centres register their learners via Linx2Online, their details are automatically mapped across to Linx2Achieve, our e-testing platform, for those Centres adopting Linx2Record, and creates an e-portfolio for each applicable learner. The e-portfolio has many automatic systems, for example it will notify every user when evidence has been updated or marked. Mandatory e-tests are linked to relevant units when learners are registered online for a qualification. The results are then populated into the e-portfolio when the exam is taken. VTCT’s ICT team has produced online instructional videos to help each user of the e-portfolio. VTCT staff are also heading out on the road to offer workshops for centres interested in offering the e-portfolio. For more information, call 02380 684 500 or go to www.vtct.org.uk.
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The Habia’s stage will be a hive of hairdressing inspiration throughout the three days of the exhibition, with the ever popular Habia Hairdressing Skills Team demonstrating bold, new styles for Caucasian and African Type hair and taking the audience step by the step through the techniques needed for success. Joining them will be Habia’s Apprentice Skills Team, and team members from Habia Italy and Habia Japan. There will also be demonstrations and examples of Habia’s qualification support materials- including the highly praised U2Learn e-learning package –all designed to help educators and their learners get the most from their studies. And of course, Habia’s sponsors for Salon International – VTCT - will be on hand to speak to visitors about qualifications and training.
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Health & Safety National Award Presentation
And we have an action packed line-up on our stage as we bring together some old and new faces to celebrate 25 years of raising standards.
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Dave Morgan
Ellenora Dean
Malachy Weatherall
Chris Stewart
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It will be a very special Salon International for Habia this year as the organisation celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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Interactive Session with Erik Lander and Emma Moore
Habia at Salon International Stand A220
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Habia Skills Team Guest Artists Special Event
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Ross Miller
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Malachy Weatherall
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Standing out from the crowd
Habia’s CPD approval programme is helping training providers show that their courses meet the standards and are good value for money. Likewise, salon owners and industry professionals looking for further training know the Habia CPD Approval logo stands for quality and cost-effectiveness. We spoke to Margarida Marinho, Director of M.Y Hair Couture, to see how Habia CPD Approval is working for them. “M.Y Hair Couture has been signed up to Habia CPD Approval for 19 months now, and currently we have two courses that are CPD Approved. To have the courses approved means that those who may consider taking a course will have an assurance that the content has been reviewed and accepted to a standard that Habia stands for. This, therefore, instils confidence. It’s difficult to say whether CPD
approval has increased bookings, as the current financial climate has unsettled the funding schedules for various establishments. However, we feel that having Habia approval has helped the decision process that choosing a course involves. In this current climate, and with so many courses available, it is even more important that when choosing a course, it has a link to a well known and trusted body. It is also very pertinent that those needing to find a course for CPD purposes have those courses approved. The feedback we have received from people who have booked on our courses has been very positive. Many also mention that they particularly enjoy the fun element as well as the range covered. Overall, we are happy with Habia CPD Approval and would thoroughly recommend anyone offering courses to consider it.” 57
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Habia CPD approved courses In these difficult economic circumstances, it is even more important that you continue to invest in training, whether you are a salon owner, manager, educator or industry professional. But it’s important that the course you choose does actually deliver on what it promises, is of value and brings real returns to your business. One way you can do this is to make sure any course you sign up for is Habia CPD Approved. Any course carrying the Habia CPD Approved logo is guaranteed to count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and genuinely deliver on training outcomes. To have your courses approved, and for more information go to the Habia CPD website for more information at www.habia.org/cpd
The latest Habia CPD Approves Courses Caledonian Therapy Academy Ltd
Hair Planet Hair Extensions Ltd
Myscara – Semi Permanent Mascara - 4½ CPD
Hair Planet Weft Weaving Extensions Course - 6¾ CPD Hrs
1037 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7TZ Tel: 0141 3340080 | Email: louise@ctacademy.co.uk Web: www.ctacademy.co.uk
Unit 9 Vivars Land Industrial Centre Vivars Way, Canal Road, North Yorkshire, YO8 8BE Tel: 0845 838 2969 | Email: andrea@hairplanethairextensions.co.uk Web: www.hairplanethairextensions.co.uk
Rachel Andrews Academy Training 3 Day Advanced Hair Extensions (Micro Ring and Pre-Bonded) - 21 CPD Hrs 2 Day Advanced Hair Extensions (Micro Ring or Pre-Bonded) - 16 CPD Hrs 1 Basic Hair Extensions (Micro Ring or Pre-Bonded) - 8 CPD Hrs
Great Lengths Advanced Cutting Course - 5½ CPD Hrs
Bank Chambers, 64 High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AJ Tel: 0845 163 0877 | Email: info@rachel-andrews.co.uk Web: www.rachel-andrews.co.uk
Unit 1, Wira Office Park Wira Park Ring Road, Leeds , LS16 6EB Tel: 0113 216 3060 | Email: info@greatlengthshair.co.uk Web: www.greatlengthshair.co.uk
Trichocre Education
Crazy Angel
Training for Dermatologist Hair Growth Programme - 2¾ CPD Hrs
Spray Tan Course - 4 ¾ CPD Hrs
Berry End Farm House, Berry End, Eversholt, MK17 9EB Tel: 01525 288 881 | Fax: 01525 288 621 Email: Brian.plunkett@trichocare.co.uk Web: www.trichocare/education.co.uk
3 Newmains Avenue, Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrew, PA4 9RR Tel: 0845 180 1241 | Email: help@crazy-angel.co.uk Web: www.crazy-angel.co.uk
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HB Med Threading Course - 6½ CPD Hrs Colon Massage - 6½ CPD Hrs OMG Sunless Spray Tanning - 6½ CPD Hrs No 6 St Marks Street, Bolton, BL3 6NR Tel: 0870 330 3407 | Email: nicola@hbmed.co.uk Web: www.hbmed.co.uk
Enchanted Locks Ltd Hair & Beauty Academy Pre Bonded Hair Extensions - 6 CPD Hrs Micro Ring Hair Extensions - 6 CPD Hrs European Weave Hair Extensions - 5 hrs 40 mins 82-84 Union Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EH Tel: 01622 758933 Email: enquiry@enchantedlocksacademy.co.uk Web: www.enchantedlocksacademy.co.uk
Creative Courses Acrylic Nail Enhancement 2 Day Course - 10 CPD Hrs UV Gel Nail Extension Course 2 Days - 10 CPD Hrs Advanced Acrylic Sculpting 2 Day Course - 9 CPD Hrs 33 Gravesend Walk, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DE Tel: 07986 526288 | Email: nicolahandy@hotmail.co.uk Web: creative-courses.co.uk
Rand Rocket Ltd Foundation Cutting Course A&B - 5 CPD Hrs Foundation Long Hair Course - 5 CPD Hrs Foundation Colouring Course - 5 CPD Hrs Intermediate Cutting Course C&D - 5 CPD Hrs Intermediate Long Hair Course - 5 CPD Hrs Intermediate Colouring Course - 5 CPD Hrs Global Keratin Introduction Course - 2 CPD Hrs Global Keratin Induction Course - 3 CPD Hrs Global Keratin Infusion Course - 2 CPD Hrs Barbering Course - 5 CPD Hrs ABCare House Hownsgill Ind Park, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 7NU Tel: 01207 591099 | Email: sales@rand-rocket.co.uk Web: www.rand-rocket.co.uk
Belle Hair Extensions 1 Day Micro Fusion Bonding & Micro Rings Hair Extension Course - 6½ CPD Hrs 1 Day Ultrasonic Cold Fusion Hair Extension Course - 5 CPD Hrs 1 Day Ultrasonic Cold Fusion Course with Micro Rings - 6½ CPD Hrs 159 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1LJ Tel: 020 8432 6302 | Email: info@bellehairextensions.com Web: www.bellehairextensions.com
Michelle Griffin Academy Brush up your Skills - 57 ½ CPD Hrs Michelle Griffin Academy, 30a Hewell Road Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NE Tel: 0121 445 1492 Email: michelle@michellegriffin.co.uk Web: www.michellegriffin.co.uk
To have your courses approved, and for more information, go to the Habia CPD website at www.habia.org/cpd
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Jump! Leap! Fly! Soar! The New Global Education Programme from CND Launches in the UK. Sweet Squared will launch the new CND Global Education this Autumn. Kelly Winterburn and Fee Wallace, two of the UK’s additions to the 2011 Global Team CND will be helping to launch the new programme in the UK. They are part of an esteemed group of Education ambassadors from around the globe that represent CND’s brand personality at the highest level and they set a precedent for CND Ambassadors worldwide. Kelly and Fiona will be on hand to answer any questions to students and established nail techs on any CND systems. The new programme is focussed on EVERY stage of a nail tech’s career; from Introduction to the highest level of Professional technique classes. It promotes the fact that the best nail technicians are ‘never too cool for school’ and that CND serves every level of learning for the lifetime of a career in nails. Built on four levels, classes are designed to provide a solid foundation for a successful well-rounded career via hands-on instruction and interactive learning in nail knowledge, trends and business skills. “Business-wise, we are teaching not only about having technically excellent nail skills, but also about business acumen from a retail and marketing perspective. With these educational elements combined, nail professionals feel empowered to take the industry to a new level of client service,” says CND Co-founder Jan Arnold.
Jump! (level 1)
The Introduction Course for a career as a successful nail technician, for the novice student. Course covers all CND systems. Mix of theory and hands-on sessions.
Leap! (level 2)
Skill building for the certified nail technician. Designed to build skills and ensure customer satisfaction. Includes liquid and powder and gel skill building, Shellac and other courses. It provides a mix of four and two hour classes.
Fly! (level 3)
Skill mastering. Education for the seasoned nail professional. Master level education classes to fine tune skills, qualify nail technicians as a CND Master and elevate
service levels for premium positioning. These 8 hour classes really give the advanced theory combined with hands-on practise and business building tools. Successfully complete all classes in the three systems (Liquid and Powder, Gel and Spa) and become a certified CND Master.
Soar! (level 4)
Expert education for the thriving nail technician. Advanced professional technique classes designed to raise a nail technician’s career to its peak level. Aimed at boosting reputations, technical skills and profits! Completion of any Expert Level course re-establishes Grand Master status for two years.
Courses are currently booking at all levels, in all systems including Shellac, Liquid & Powder, Gels and Spa. Call our Education Team on 0845 210 6060 for more details.
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Habia welcomes new Member Schools The last few months have seen Habia’s Member Schools programme go from strength to strength as new training providers sign up. Joining other organisations across the UK as Member Schools are: • Above Bar College, Southampton • Calderdale College, West Yorkshire • City College Plymouth • Debut Academy, Wickford • Graham Webb International Academy of Hair, Greenwich • Salon Strategies, London • Sassoon Academy, London • South Tyneside College • Training Plus, Merseyside • West Berkshire Training Consortium, Newbury
Louise Harrop, Programme Area Manager for Hair and Beauty at City College PLymouth, said, “Our priority is to consistently offer excellent training and inspirational experiences to our students. We are very proud of our department which offers great facilities, including a state-of-the-art Hair and Day Spa - ‘Pure’. Pure helps prepare our students for the real world of work, whilst allowing them to experience an inspirational, enterprising and entrepreneurial culture within an educational environment. Being a Habia Member School can further develop our students and staff experience by offering the best training and experience possible, which is reflective of the high level education and training we provide at the College.” For more information on how your training provider can become a Habia Member School, go to www.habia.org/memberschools.
Why become a Member School? As a Habia Member School, you will receive a Habia Member School wall plaque and an annual certificate for display in your college or training centre, as well as a certificate each year to show that your subscription is up to date. You will also receive and be entitled to display the Habia Member School logo on your stationery, and all promotional and marketing materials.
Members get: • the use of the Habia Member School logo on stationery and marketing materials • discounts of up to 10% on all products • a high quality Habia Member School wall plaque for display in your reception area • an annual A4 Habia Member School certificate • three copies of Habia News • free or discounted places at selected Habia events such as the Apprenticeship Seminars and Big Conversation events • tailor-made presentations by the Habia Skills Teams for hair, beauty and nails at discounted rates • discounted rates for Habia consultancy in Selling Skills, Health and Safety and Employment Law • representation to government and its agencies • special promotional offers from Habia and the hair and beauty industry
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Stay one step ahead of the competition – become a Habia Member School Stand out from the training provider crowd and gain instant recognition. Membership of Habia Member Schools helps you attract the best learners and entitles you to a range of valuable benefits including: • The Member School logo for use on promotional materials. • a Member School wall plaque • discounts in the Habia shop - 10% off all Habia products, 5% off all other products • discounts on tickets to Habia shows, seminars and workshops • special promotional offers from Habia and its partners • free linage entry on the Member School Directory and enhanced entries at a discount • free printed copies of relevant Habia documents before they go on the website • exclusive invitations to Member School Awareness Days - four per year
Get the mark of quality for your training. To find out more on how you can benefit, visit www.habia.org/memberschools or email sales@habia.org
Beverley Braisdell and Jennifer Lenard A brand new publication due out June 2011! RRP £32.99
The only book written specifically for the 2010 qualifications in Hair and Media Make-up and the NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-up at Levels 2 and 3. • Packed with specially commissioned, full-colour step-by-step sequences and inspirational shots of real film and fashion shoots • Quotes and advice from celebrity make-up artists • The book’s authors have years of experience in teaching and working with celebrity clients
For full details or to order your copy, visit www.habia.org/shop or call the Habia sales team on 0845 6 123555
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Habia Member Schools - Darlington College Each edition of Habia News, we take a look at a Habia Member School and how their membership has helped them. This edition, we look at Darlington College. Maria Harrop, Assistant Director of Hair and Beauty at the college explains more.
The team in front of their Habia Member Schools Plaque
At Darlington College we provide a huge variety of courses to suit the ambitions of every single student. Our experienced members of staff and state-of-the-art facilities ensure that students achieve their goals in one of the finest learning environments. In our Ofsted inspection the college was awarded Outstanding in all five key areas, and in March 2010 achieved Beacon Status, recognising that it is one of the top in the country. As an ‘outstanding’ department, we pride ourselves on our outstanding facilities. We have two large training and commercial salons, which allow students of all levels to work in a realistic working environment, and have recently undergone a salon revamp to launch our new commercial salons, Elements Hair and Beauty. Student development is vital, and the hairdressing and beauty therapy team continually strive to improve their professional knowledge and skills, which are then passed on to the students. To compliment the team’s professional knowledge, the department regularly offers vibrant and informative master classes from local salons and spas. Darlington College has a close relationship with Rockliffe Hall, which has taken on two beauty apprentices and offered a fantastic experience for staff CPD in their five star hotel and spa. The College works closely with local employers such as Bannantynes Health Club and Spa and private training providers including Saks education in a unique consortium to offer pre-16 training to five local schools. As well as working towards nationally recognised qualifications through full or part-time study or Apprenticeships, students have the option to develop their skills further through additional short training courses such as nail technology, reflexology, massage
(Swedish and South Pacific), crystal therapy, colour therapy , Reiki, hot and cold stone therapy, auricular therapy, nail art, Elements Acupressure Massage, Indian Head Massage, bridal hairstyling, non-surgical facial lift and microdermabrasion. New this year are our World of Glamour courses catering for students aged 14-16, and include junior make-up artist, nail artist, beauty therapist and junior hairdresser. We have worked closely with VTCT to launch new level 4 courses in Advanced Hairstyling Techniques and the Level 4 Specialist Hair and Scalp Services. Many of our existing students are returning to complete the new Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make up. We feel that our outstanding approach to teaching and learning is best demonstrated through the numerous accolades students have received in competitions, including six regional World Skills competition winners and one national winner. Looking to the future, we have many developments in place. Darlington College is in partnership with Teesside University and our new onsite university campus opens for business this October. Our membership with Habia is very important and beneficial to us. We feel it is imperative that we are kept up to date with the latest industry news, training opportunities and events and Habia are excellent at providing this service. We utilise Habia for support and guidance to help us plan and further improve our programmes which is vital for our continued success. Going forward, we aim to be recognised as a Habia Centre of Excellence - this will be a fantastic endorsement to our department.
More info is available at www.darlington.ac.uk. Or go to www.habia.org/memberschools. 63
THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO FOUNDATION LEARNING IN
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The Official Guide to Foundation Learning in Hair and Beauty has been written by two of the most respected authors in the Hair and Beauty industry, Jane Goldsbro and Elaine White. Their clear and engaging writing style along with beautiful images and step-by-steps throughout the nine easy to read chapters will appeal to the Foundation Learner and support and encourage progression to employment. Jane Goldsbro and Elaine White May 2011 9781408039922 £19.99 Covering the core elements of the course, learners receive the exact information they need! Clear learning objectives at the start of every chapter help focus student learning ‘Functional Skills’ icons show where content maps to functional skills in Maths, English and ICT ‘PLTS signposts’ highlight the six personal learning and thinking skills (PLTS) The host of self-assessment activities, crosswords and word searches can be used to assess understanding and reinforce learning ‘It’s a fact!’ and ‘Top Tip’ boxes provide factual information and advice to support exam revision
Free Student and Instructor Website Check your answers to all of the end-ofchapter assessment activity questions and find extra printable crosswords and wordsearches with solutions at: www.cengage.co.uk/goldsbro_white
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Easy on the planet, easy on your business A chance encounter at Salon International brought Habia Skills Team favourite Ross Miller together with Easydry disposable towels. He hasn’t looked back since. He may not look it, but Ross has been in hairdressing for over 20 years, and has seen many products come and go. Since starting, he’s competed at national level, been an educator for Wella and Great Lengths, and for the past six years been part of Habia’s Skills Team. But his first love is his salon, Renella in Falkirk, opened more than 40 years ago by his mother and father, Anne and Tom Miller, and still a hugely successful, forward-thinking business. Running the salon with his parents, Ross has helped develop Renella by innovating. He immediately recognised Easydry as one of the most innovative products to come into hairdressing in years. “Real innovation is something that makes salon life better for you, your clients, your team and your bottom line,” says Ross. “Teaming up with Easydry has done all that for us. They have a real value for us and a passion for innovation that keeps them hungry to find solutions to our problems.” A close relationship has developed between the two companies. Although imitators have appeared, Ross is staying with Easydry. He has also introduced Easydry to Habia, and it now sponsors the Habia Skills Team, plus this month’s WorldSkills. “Easydry were the inventors, which means they are ahead of their competitors in terms of quality and innovation. They are also a manufacturer, which means they respond to our needs quickly and completely,” he says. “Four years ago hairdressers asked for black towels so Easydry introduced beautiful, jet black towels. We wanted water and tint-proof capes so they produced stylish, easyto-use capes.” “They are also the only disposable towel manufacturer with genuine eco-accreditation and they have a whole raft of international awards for innovation, business acumen and sustainability.” It’s the sustainability aspect that first attracted Ross. Easydry was first to create recyclable, biodegradable disposable towels, offering busy salons the relief of disposables without the guilt that they
might be damaging the environment. And once Renella embraced Easydry, Ross and his team started looking at other ways to cut the salon’s carbon footprint, installing water regulators, low-wattage lights and a refill service. The reaction from clients was incredibly positive. “They love Easydry because the towels are more comfortable and absorbent, as well as being more eco,” adds Ross. “We have always been fastidious about washing towels, but they could never keep that fresh feel and smell to them after they’ve been washed repeatedly. Once they’ve embraced the idea of a new Easydry for every visit, they don’t want cotton anymore.” Hairdressers are bombarded with new products and tools every year; only a few survive the impetuous whims of fashion. But some, like Easydry, do stand the test of time and revolutionise the way hairdressers work . To order a free sample from Easydry check out www.easydry.com, call 0845 300 7764, email info@easydry.com or visit the Easydry stand (J130) at Salon International.
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The Official Guide to Foundation Learning in Hair & Beauty In each edition of Habia News, we pick one of the top books from our range of learning materials and ask a leading industry professional or educator to review it. For this edition, Habia News asked Emma Rayner, Foundation Learning Coordinator at Dimensions Training Solutions to review The Official Guide to Foundation Learning in Hair and Beauty. “With such a flexible programme it is hard to capture all qualifications and their standards. However, this book looks at the main units involved in the delivery of foundation learning with excellent references and relevance to functional and employability skills. Anyone looking to develop their Foundation Learning programme would find it would enrich their teaching and encourage learner motivation and progression. The book is current, with brilliant, up to date images from leading companies and stylists, and some exceptional step-by-step guides for learners. It also has some fantastic web links and activities, which is important for learners at this age and level. Text is kept to a necessary minimum, meaning information is quick and to the point.
For anyone delivering or participating in Foundation Learning, this book is a necessity as it covers all aspects of the programme, is easy to follow and will give learners a solid start to their journey in becoming a qualified hairdresser or beauty therapist.”
I particularly liked the motivational quotes and inspiring advice throughout to encourage leaners to progress. References are made to Level 2 and what they will be expected to do when they reach this level, preparing them for work. The book also includes differentiated activities to check on learning and build learners’ confidence and skills to help them progress, whether it is on to an Apprenticeship or work. At £19.99, the book is good value for money, the standard and quality is high, and whilst other books have activities and step by steps, The Official Guide to Foundation Learning in Hair and Beauty makes them relevant to today’s learners. It includes clear objectives and encourages personal learning and thinking skills.
A qualified hairdresser and beauty therapist since 1999, Emma has been with Dimensions Training Solutions since 2006, working as a trainer and assessor delivering NVQ Level 1 hairdressing to 14-16 year olds, E2E learners and NVQ Level 2 hairdressing to Apprenticeship learners. In 2010 Emma became the Coordinator for the Foundation Learning programme across South and West Yorkshire dealing with three separate contracts. She holds the Assessors Award, PTLLs and CTLLs, and is working towards her DTLLs.
special offer To celebrate the launch of The Official Guide to Foundation Learning in Hair and Beauty, Habia has a fantastic special offer whereby anyone purchasing the book before 30 November 2011 will get a completely free Step by Step Glamour Collection from the Habia Skills Team (RRP £7.50). To order, go to www.habia.org/shop, email our sales team on sales@habia.org or give us a call on 0845 6 123 555.
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Habia around the world For the past 20 years, Habia has worked with partners around the world to raise standards and promote good practice. Habia has developed an international programme that brings together like minded partners in order to raise the standards and the profile of the hair and beauty industry internationally. Habia International Partners take on the Habia name, authority and reputation in their own country. This allows them access to the Habia name and the Habia logo and enables them to appoint new satellite centres who can, in turn, award the HIQs. VTCT verifies the quality of training to ensure that it meets Habia’s standards.
In fifteen years of working in the Italian hairdressing market, Habia has played a vital and innovative role in professional education. Thanks to its international standards, that combine creativity with teaching method and style, Habia has contributed to the success of many Italian professionals.
Habia Italy
Congratulations on the 25th Anniversary of Habia. Since we introduced Habia learning systems, more than 6,000 learners have received HIQ Certificates via 81 Habia Academies and 19 beauty colleges in Japan, with some taking up further training in the UK and other countries. We wish continued success for Habia learners around the world.
Norio Morisugi, President, Habia Japan Inc.
From Habia Spain we emphasise the excellent organisation and the partnership that have been notable during the twenty years working together with Habia. Since 1991, the NVQs have contribute to the development of the Spanish training centers all over Spain.
Miguel Vidal, President, Habia Spain
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Established: 1991 First Habia partner. Works with 250 centres across Spain. Responsible for use of Habia standards in Latin America and Spanish speaking schools in USA.
Established: 1997 Has official recognition from Italian government. Now offers learning in beauty and nails as well as hairdressing.
Established: 2004 Head office in Tokyo, with specialist centres in Yokohama, Osaka,, Sapporo and Chiba. Now has over 80 training centres.
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China
Malta
Syria
Etablished: 2005 based in the Beijing and Shanghai areas. Offers hair and beauty qualifications based on the UK standards from Level 1 to Level 3.
Established: 2006 Based in Birkirkara. Began by offering nail services, but have now expanded into hair and beauty qualifications .
Established: 2008 Based in Damascus. Offering hair, beauty and nails qualifications up to Level 3. Planned expansion in Jordan and Lebanon.
Greece
India
USA
Established: 2008 Based in Athens. Offers hair, beauty and nails qualifications up to Level 3.
Established: 2008 Based in New Delhi. Plan to open more than 300 spas over next few years. Offers hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications at its Lambency Chrysalis Academy.
Established: 2006 Has a reciprocity agreement with Habia for mutual recognition of UK and US qualifications via the National Interstate Council (NIC). 69
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IPL and lasers – keeping clients safe Laser hair removal (LHR) is the second most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure after injectable anti-wrinkle treatment. A recent survey found that three quarters of a million women in the UK have already had facial or body hair removed using laser light, and as many as six million were considering it.
However, as with any treatment, there are some potential side effects and risks. Habia News asked Dr Paul Myers, Medical Director of LASERSUPPORT, to offer guidance on laser skin burns and how to prevent them. “Doctors who have a special interest in the use of medical lasers for hair removal and dermatological treatments are referred to as EMP, or expert medical practitioners. I have been doing this work for the last 10 years, and am particularly interested in the subject of preventing laser burns. Each week I deal with a number of adverse events related to this treatment The subject of the use of laser and IPL therapies is a surprisingly under-researched area. Even simple questions on how frequently adverse events occur after LHR is difficult to answer. My own estimate of the absolute risk of a reaction like this is not more than 1 in 1000 laser treatment sessions. The real risk may be considerably less. It is generally accepted that the risk of a burn is higher in certain situations. These include not patch-testing every time the fluence is changed, using insufficiently trained staff, failing to adhere to recommendations in clinical protocols, or to assessing clients skin type or recent sun exposure.
Most frequent causes of LHR burns The most common causes of burns, in order of frequency, are: • Incorrect choice of fluence The most common problem is human error by the IPL practitioner causing the use of inappropriate fluence levels. Lack of adequate training of IPL operators (whether they are healthcare professionals or beauty therapists) leading to inaccurate assessment of the client skin type to be treated, inadequate pre- and post-treatment instructions and take-home information, or incorrect choice of treatment parameters may result in over-treatment for a given skin type. 70
• Pre-existing tan or recent sun-exposure The presence of unrecognised sun-tanning or post-treatment sun exposure (intentional or unintentional) present another risk. This is usually caused by poor patient/client compliance, which may be exacerbated by inadequate instruction from the therapist or practitioner delivering the treatment. Assessment of Fitzpatrick skin type is essential when assessing fluence levels. • Failure to test patch The importance of patch testing must be emphasised. This provides a skin light sensitivity test and excludes the unlikely possibility of disclosed or undisclosed concomitant light sensitive drugs, herbal remedies or food supplement use and effects. At the same time, this provides a reliable check of parameters intended to be used in the full IPL treatment.
Unusual causes of problems • Changes of circumstances There is a range of drugs and complimentary therapies that may be associated with a specific adverse event due to photosensitivity reaction. Thus it’s best practice to seek advice from a doctor if a client is on this type of medication. • New treatment applicator When using IPL devices with a new replacement applicator, there may be a failure to take into account the higher energy output compared to an old applicator. • New treatment area An error can arise where an operator fails to treat a new body area or application on an existing client as a completely new programme, and consequently chooses inappropriate energy levels.
habia news feature • Flashlamp replacement Very rarely, a device may be incorrectly calibrated by a service engineer, or through poor routine maintenance have a damaged filter leading to excessive delivery of UV wavelengths. • New therapist When using specific IPL equipment for the first time, it is not unusual for an operator experienced with one type of IPL to believe that similar settings, or the use of estimated settings, will be acceptable. •Unknown cause Sometimes no definite cause can be deduced. This does not occur often, and usually a conclusion to the likely cause can be drawn.
pigmentation is the darkening of skin that may occur after the LHR treatment. Hypo-pigmentation refers to the lightening of skin due to melanin loss. Like hyper-pigmentation, hypo-pigmentation
“A recent survey found that three quarters of a million women in the UK have already had facial or body hair removed using laser light.”
Preventing laser burns Burning the skin is the most common side effect of laser hair removal. This occurs if the skin, rather than the hair follicle, absorbs the laser energy, and is the reason why it is extremely important to determine if your client is an appropriate candidate for LHR. Though rare, LHR burns occur more frequently on patients with darker skin, as skin with darker pigment absorbs the laser more readily. Whilst most instances of laser hair removal burns are mild, there have been a number of severe burn cases. In addition the marks produced following a skin burn can take a prolonged period to resolve, and occasionally the scarring may be permanent. Pigment change is a potential danger of LRH, which may follow an adverse skin reaction following IPL or laser treatment. Hyper-
occurs more often in patients with darker skin. It is said that hyperpigmentation is reversible but hypo-pigmentation rarely is. Prevention of a burn in the first place is of great importance. This risk of the occurrence of a burn is reduced significantly if the protocol for the particular equipment being used is followed exactly. Screening of the patient to check for recent sun exposure, artificial tanning, or the use of tanning products is essential, as is the careful assessment of the client’s skin type. Finally, carefully entering the correct data and not exceeding the equipment permitted variables is essential.” For more information, go to www.lasersupport.co.uk, email doctormyers@me.com or call 07956 393916. Habia has produced updated national occupational standards on laser use and IPL which can be found at www.habia.org in the Educators section.
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East Riding celebrates fifth anniversary of Habia partnership East Riding of Yorkshire Council recently celebrated its fifth anniversary of working in partnership with Habia offering the Health and Safety Award.
Over 150 salon owners and staff attended a ceremony in July to mark the anniversary. To date, 197 salons out of a total of 372 in the council’s area have now gained the award. Habia’ Health and Safety Award, organised with support from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is designed to raise awareness of health and safety issues and improve standards within hair and beauty salons. Only salons that meet the highest criteria are presented with the award, which they can hold for one year before they need to reapply to ensure that standards are maintained. To achieve the award, salons must meet the criteria set out in an 18 point plan covering health and safety issues that are enforceable by law and best practice. Help and support in meeting the criteria is available from Habia through its health and safety packs and from participating local authorities. Chris Dunnachie, Health and Safety Inspector at the ERYC, said of the past five years, “Initial visits not surprisingly identified some poor practices. What was surprising was the salon proprietors misunderstanding of my Inspector’s role, associated legal powers and right of entry.
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Many salon owners would often assertively state that they didn’t need an inspection. To encourage salons to engage with the Inspectors, the East Riding worked with Habia to offer its Health and Safety Award. This was already established and providing public recognition to those salons that could demonstrate the meeting of legal standards and best practice. To date 360 have been visited with 197 salons gaining the award. Seven salons in the area have also achieved national success winning the barbering, hairdressing and beauty National Health and Safety Award. He added, “With regard to the non- award winning salons, un-announced visits were undertaken and Improvement Notices were served on seven businesses regarding legal offences. The businesses were given time to rectify matters and put in place safe practice. Failure to comply with a notice is a criminal offence and results in prosecution. He concluded, “Our Inspector’s approach remains the same – advice but then robust enforcement. There is no excuse for poor standards and I hope those salons with the Award can become ambassadors of good practice”. For more information on Habia’s Health and Safety Award, go to www.habia.org/ healthandsafety/index.php?page=75
Fire burns out hair and beauty department A college in England was counting the cost in April when a pile of towels caught light, causing a fire that burnt out the whole floor of its hair and beauty department. An investigation is ongoing to learn the lessons from this, but it is believed that the cause was due to the combustion of massage oils on contaminated towels. However, there are simple precautions that can be taken to avoid a similar scenario in your own establishment. Firstly, use a hot wash for towels contaminated with massage oils. Secondly, dry them on a medium temperature setting, and then allow them to cool before folding and stacking them in small piles.
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Salons count cost of riots In the aftermath of the August 2011 disturbances, businesses across the country area are looking at their insurance cover should there be outbreaks of trouble in the future.
Aftermath of riots in Croydon.
Julian Sampson TEP, of Wright and Wright Solicitors, www.wrightandwright.com, offered the following advice for salons: • Review insurance documents, especially for plate glass. It is often the case in commercial premises that liability for plate glass and general buildings is split. They also need to ensure they have appropriate risks covered in their terms: some will have riot excluded. • Review the lease. Salons may well recall entering what is called a fully repairing and insuring lease. If this is the case there may be an obligation to reinstate the premises irrespective of insurance coverage. If salons rely on their landlord to insure and reinstate then there should be a clause suspending rent pending this. • Review contracts of employment. It is perfectly reasonable to expect salaries not to be paid if employment cannot be given
(because the salon is inoperable); if salons have employment cover with a major group like Cromer (via the NHF, for example) then they should be calling their helpline to check the position as they need to ensure their next moves are covered by that policy too. • Review any HP terms on larger items. Does the HP or lease agreement allow them to suspend payment (or even to cancel the contract) if the item is unworkable or stolen? • Review employers’ liability from a Health & Safety perspective. Be sure that the salon is a safe place to work. Salon owner obligations extend both inside and travelling to the salon, Full guidance and advice on employment law, health and safety and salon security is available in hard copy packs or electronic downloads. For more information, go to www.habia.org/shop/ type/salon-business-solutions.
Salons warned on patch testing Salons have been issued with a stark reminder to check their patch testing procedures after a large salon chain made an out of court settlement of £7000 earlier this year. The chain had been taken to court by Kitsons Solictors on behalf of their client, who alleged she had suffered an allergic reaction to a hair treatment. The claimant visited the salon in November 2009, and informed staff that she had previously reacted badly to a dark hair dye. She was advised that a semi-permanent dye should be used and was
assured did not contain any ingredients to which she would be allergic. The dye was used without a patch test being carried out, resulting in an allergic reaction later that day that caused breathing difficulties, a swollen face and eventually resulted in an overnight stay in hospital and treatment with steroids and adrenalin. Wendy Nixon, Habia’s health and safety expert said, “It’s important for salons to get patch testing right first time. You cannot afford to put your clients’ health and safety at risk as the consequences can be severe, whilst a big pay out can cripple a small salon and the damage to reputation can finish it completely.”
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Q&A Our resident health and safety expert Wendy Nixon answers the questions that businesses across the country are asking. If you have a question, drop us an email at healthandsafety@habia.org.
What happens if an inspector turns up at my door? Do I have to give them access and can they close me down? Salons are inspected for health and safety purposes by Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP’s) who work for the Local Authority (i.e. the local council where you pay your rates). Inspections are usually based on an inspection programme, determined by the local authority knowledge of your premises, gained from previous visits and how they assessed your practices on site. However, inspections may also be the consequence of a complaint, accident or simply because they have just found out that you are there.
is a result of an accident report or complaint, most inspectors will be happy to accommodate this request. All inspectors carry identification, and if you are unsure if they are genuine ask to see their authority card. You are also entitled to ring the local authority to confirm the validity. During the inspection the EHP may ask you a number of questions regarding safe practices and how you conduct your business. They will also give you guidance and inform you of any legal requirements. The inspection will be confirmed in writing and any recommended actions will be given. If they find unsafe practices they have the option of serving legal notices on your business to rectify the situation. This will either be in the form of an improvement notice, which states the problem and gives you a set period of time to remedy it, or a prohibition notice, which requires you to stop doing something (such as using a particular piece of equipment or a said practice). In either case you must comply, and failure to do so can lead to a prosecution with resultant fine or imprisonment, and a criminal record.
“During the inspection the EHP may ask you a number of questions regarding safe practices and how you conduct your business.” The inspector will usually make an appointment to visit at a time convenient to both of you, but if they do make an unannounced visit you need to be aware that EHP’s do have the right to enter and undertake an inspection at any reasonable time. You are actually committing an offence if you try to obstruct them. If this happens and you are extremely busy, it is worth asking if you can rearrange the inspection to enable you to allocate time and ensure they are given your full attention. Unless the visit 76
The inspector will not actually close the premises down, but of course if they were to stop a particular practice on which your business is reliant the impact may be to close the premise. For instance, to prohibit the use of unsafe electrics in a premise may result in closure of the business as they cannot operate without electric. As well as a range of guidance materials, Habia also offers a consultation service for businesses looking to improve their health and safety procedures or employment law compliance. For more information, go to www.habia.org/shop/salon-business-solutions.
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Deducting pay from staff Need advice on employment law? David Wright, Habia’s Employment Law specialist looks at the most common issues and sheds some light upon them.
The law is quite clear regarding circumstances when salon owners can deduct salary from an employee, and the process that must be followed. However, from recent calls that I’ve received, it seems that this process is much misunderstood. The Wages Act in 1986 was introduced to cover deductions from pay covered but this legislation was subsumed within the Employment Rights Act 1996. If you wrongfully deduct pay from an employee they can either go to an Employment Tribunal to recover the sum (that is, make a claim that an unlawful deduction has been made from their salary) or resign and claim breach of contract or constructive dismissal – and then go to an Employment Tribunal. Case Law has shown that Tribunals take these cases very seriously, even when the amount of money involved is very small. Employers can make deductions from pay if their Contract of Employment gives them this facility or if the employee gives their written consent to a deduction. It is not sufficient simply to advise staff about a deduction of their salary. Deductions for overpayment of wages can generally be made where a mistake has been made, which the employee might reasonably have been aware. Employees also have access to Employment Tribunals if they have been underpaid, as the law interprets underpayments as a deduction from pay. There are specific provisions for employees working in retail (which includes salons), and these are helpful to salon owners. Where a salon experiences a cash shortfall or a stock
deficiency (arising from a mistake by an employee in a retail transaction) the employer can recover the shortfall from wages provided that cash deduction doesn’t exceed 10 percent of the employee’s gross pay. The deductions can take place over a number of months but cannot continue, or commence, 12 months after when the error occurred. Any demand for payment must be made in writing and must be must be made on a worker’s pay day. Claims, through the courts, can be made against former employees where shortfalls have come to light after the employee has left. The 12 month rules also applies in these cases. The key issue is to have a well drafted Contract of Employment which has a clause allowing you to recover overpayments from employees salaries. Make sure that you go through your contract with your new appointees to ensure that they are familiar with the clause. In the case of cash shortfalls and stock deficiencies, notify the employee in writing of the total amount on the next payday and present them with a demand. Deduct the monies (or a series of deductions, if the amount exceeds 10% gross pay). Of course, you need to appreciate that such deductions will not be popular with staff, even if their laxness did result in an error. You have to make a business decision as to whether the error is a learning experience for the staff member, or if you recover the full amount. For further guidance on employment law, go to www.habia.org/shop/salon-business-solutions. 77
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The Squared root of training… Since the very beginning, Samuel and Samantha Sweet have shown a dedication to the promotion and progression of professionalism in the nail industry through their company, Sweet Squared.
That includes working with Habia to raise standards, whether in the classroom or the workplace. Over the past few years, Sweet Squared has worked with Habia of a variety of projects. This includes the development of the first ever National Occupational Standards for nail services, which in turn led to the first ever separate NVQs, SVQs and Apprenticeships for nails. Before that, nail services had been included with beauty therapy qualifications and standards, so it was a huge leap forward for the industry in terms of progress and recognition. Sweet Squared also supported Habia in its development of a Code of Practice for Nail Services, released in 2007, which provided nail technicians across the UK with vital guidance on sterilisation, electric nail files (including safe use and decontamination of drills), ventilation, UV light and prohibited materials such as MMA. Since then, Sweet Squared has sat on the Habia Nail Services Forum - which advises on standards development, qualification structures, assessment strategies and Apprenticeship frameworks – providing valuable industry knowledge and experience. “It is a privilege and an honour to have been able to give vital input towards the development of the nail forum, “ said Samuel Sweet. “Habia plays an integral role in all aspects of hair, nails and beauty and it is our responsibility to make sure we give the best guidance possible. Our direct contact with the nail professional allows us to give the best feedback and advice possible and we are proud to support the work of Habia in this way.” Continuing its commitment to education, Sweet Squared launched its new CND Global Education Programme at Olympia Beauty in September 2011. Built on four levels, classes are designed to provide a solid foundation for a successful well-rounded career via
hands-on instruction and interactive learning in nail knowledge, trends and business skills.
Jump! (level 1) The Introduction Course for the novice student. Course covers all CND systems. Mix of theory and hands-on sessions.
Leap! (level 2) Skill building for the certified nail technician. Designed to build skills and ensure customer satisfaction. Includes liquid and powder and gel skill building, Shellac and other courses. It provides a mix of four and two hour classes.
Fly! (level 3) Skill mastering. Education for the seasoned nail professional. Master level education classes to fine tune skills, qualify nail technicians as a CND Master and elevate service levels for premium positioning. These 8 hour classes really give the advanced theory combined with hands-on practice and business building tools. Successfully complete all classes in the three systems (Liquid and Powder, Gel and Spa) and become a certified CND Master.
Soar! (level 4) Expert education for the thriving nail technician. Advanced professional technique classes designed to raise a nail technician’s career to its peak level. Aimed at boosting reputations, technical skills and profits. Completion of any Expert Level course reestablishes Grand Master status for two years. Courses are currently booking at all levels, in all systems including Shellac, Liquid and Powder, Gels and Spa. Call the Education Team on 0845 210 6060 for more details. Or go to www.sweetsquared.com.
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Countdown to WorldSkills London 2011 WorldSkills London took place this October. Habia spoke to Easydry, one of the competition’s main sponsors of the hair and beauty sections, about the build-up to the event.
Easydry’s communications director Su Clark with Business Secretary Vince Cable
Easydry joined the other sponsors of WorldSkills London 2011 earlier this year at a ministerial reception to launch the competition, which will see thousands of visitors descend on the city to compete for the title of best in their sector. Easydry is one of the key sponsors, along with L’Oréal Professionnel and VTCT, of the hair and beauty sectors, providing its eco-friendly disposable salon towels to hairdressers, beauty therapists and nail technicians. In doing so it is helping the vocational skills competition reduce its carbon footprint and make life easier for competitors. “Vocational training is crucial to ensure British hairdressers stay the best in the world and we are delighted to support such an international showcase event,” said Anne Butterly, MD of Easydry, the pioneer of disposable towels in the hair and beauty industries. “We are already sponsoring the Habia Skills Team and working closely with colleges to help them meet their stringent sustainability targets, but we are also keen to encourage new, young hairdressers to understand and embrace the concept of being as environmentally friendly as possible.”
will deliver sustainable growth.” Hayes added, “Britain can only flourish as a highly skilled nation. This government is radically transforming the skills system to deliver the training employers need to compete. Every £1 invested in an apprenticeship generates up to £40 for the wider economy, which is why I’m committed to working with employers to deliver more apprenticeship placements than ever in our history. That is the most ambitious skills strategy for years.” Easydry is the pioneer of single-use towels, providing a cleaner, greener alternative to the hassle of ensuring a constant supply of clean laundry for businesses in towel-dependent industries. Ending the huge waste of energy and water involved in washing and drying hundreds of towels a week, everything in Easydry’s growing range of premium quality products - including the packaging - is recyclable and compostable. By using Easydry, businesses can end the daily grind of running a laundry system confident in the knowledge that they are also cutting their carbon footprint and easing pressure on the world’s resources.
Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable and Skills Minister John Hayes hosted the launch. “WorldSkills London 2011 will play an invaluable role in highlighting opportunities for vocational learning and achievement, which we are boosting through record investment in apprenticeships,” said Dr Cable.
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Skin Camouflage For those with disfigurements from illnesses, accidents or conditions, skin camouflage can be life transforming. Elizabeth Allen, Principal Tutor at the British Association of Skin Camouflage (BASC) and author of Cover, the principles and art of para-medical skin camouflage, looks at why keeping up with changes and training through CPD is vital for skin camouflage practitioners, and to their clients. “With the proposed changes to the NHS, beauty therapists may have a greater opportunity to provide a number of treatments to patients referred by a local healthcare advisor. Your skin camouflage consultations may already come under this, although your salon service probably falls into two distinct headings: • to enhance appearance using skin camouflage (S/NVQ Level 2) as would be suitable for a one-off occasion; for instance, a bride who does not wish her tattoo to be visible in her wedding photos • to provide specialist skin camouflage services (S/NVQ Level 3) for para-medical reasons where patients require your expertise to devise a suitable simple skin camouflage routine they can follow on a daily basis. The recent standards revisions reflect the above, but for some salons the two can seem very familiar. Unfortunately, misinterpretation of the range statements can have devastating effects, as can relying on training undertaken many years ago.
parent first? The suggestion the child wears camouflage may create long-term psychological image problems for them. The language used will also affect your clients. Salon advertising ‘camouflage make-up’ will only attract those who identify with a feminine cosmetic aid, creating a barrier to those who do not wish to apply make-up. Therefore it’s far better to label your expertise as a skin camouflage service. Terminology may also create misunderstandings, and ambiguity within teaching aids can lead to incorrect practice that could invalidate a salon’s insurance policy. High quality CPD training addresses these issues, so before relying on just the latest books or old course notes, it’s important to check whether a few CPD hours with an expert might prove beneficial to you and your business.”
Elizabeth Allen
Standards are updated, techniques and products change. Contraindications usually remain constant, but there is an ever greater emphasis for the patient’s psychological issues to be taken into consideration. A strawberry birthmark will spontaneously resolve before a child is seven. So, if asked to apply camouflage to, say, a bridesmaid aged about five, do you consult with the child’s
BASC provides two courses that are accredited by Habia for CPD; a two-day training event for tutors and providers of camouflage for one-off occasions (13.5 CPD hours), and a Training Initiative Diploma, which is a four-day course for Level 3 tutors and practitioners wishing to provide both single occasion and para-medical skin camouflage consultations (33 CPD hours, and accredited by the Royal College of Nursing, the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists and the College of Occupational Therapists). For additional information, log on to www.skin-camouflage.net. A complete range of CPD courses approved by Habia can be found at www.habia.org/cpd.
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SEBTA – Celebrating excellence in electrotherapy SEBTA, the Student Electrotherapy Beauty Therapist Award, sponsored by Carlton Professional, is back and seeking out the best student electrotherapists in the UK.
The brainchild of Angela Barbagelata-Fabes, Chairman of The Carlton Group, SEBTA focuses on excellence in facial electrotherapy, celebrating the crème de la crème. Now in its sixth year, the competition is open to NVQ Level 3 students or above, and offers them the chance to showcase their theoretical and practical electrotherapy skills. The competition is not exclusive to colleges using Carlton Professional equipment. For lecturers and colleges, there is also the opportunity to bask in the glory of having trained the winning Student of the Year 2012, as well as tangible recognition of this via the SEBTA College Winner Logo and SEBTA College Trophy. Prizes include £500 and Carlton Professional Ultraderm machine for the winning student, £250 for the supporting lecturer, and a £1000 cheque redeemable against Carlton Professional products for the winning college.
“The competition created a real buzz in the students at Chichester. It is not often that we get time as lecturers to celebrate the success of our students or our skills in enabling them to achieve high standards. The experience has given both my student and me a renewed passion for our industry.” Anne-Marie Stewart, Chichester College, Lecturer Winner SEBTA 2011 “We were thrilled to have been part the SEBTA final and achieve second place. The final was so well organised and nothing seemed too much trouble for any of the staff. We will certainly be entering the competition again next year as it’s a great confidence boost to all students who compete.” Irene Webster, Derby College
To enter, students must submit a written application showing a case study of 6-8 high frequency and galvanic facial treatments, from which six finalists are selected for the Grand Final held at the luxurious Grand Hotel, Brighton, on 28 June 2011. There, the six finalists must peform a facial electrotherapy treatment in front of a panel of renowned judges.
“SEBTA is an inspirational event that reaches out to students. It reinforces all that is good practice within the industry and leads the way for the future with electrical therapy work. It is a truly enjoyable event, and a chance to meet other professionals who share the same passion and high quality work within electrotherapy.” Helen Taylor, Warwickshire College
Tiffany Tarrant, Habia Development Manager a judge at the 2011 competition, said, “What a fantastic opportunity for trainee therapists to show their potential and demonstrate their skills. The calibre of the finalists was exceptional and made me appreciate the outstanding training that is taking place in colleges and salons. I would encourage all colleges delivering training in electrotherapy to get involved.” For further information on the competition, call 01903 761100 or visit www.sebta.co.uk.
“It is such a privilege to be part of this prestigious award which has such a high regard within the beauty industry and such a wonderful experience for learners. The generous prizes for the competitor, college and lecturer are second to none and make it a very desirable competition to enter.” Valerie Furneaux, Wirral Metropolitan College
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Yorkshire College of Beauty celebrates 25 years Students past and present attended an awards evening last July as Yorkshire College of Beauty celebrated 25 years of Apprenticeship training.
2011 graduates
Past 25 year graduates
Learners past and present were honoured in the ceremony, held at the college on 15 July 2011, as Apprenticeship graduates from 2011and from each of the past 25 years - celebrated their achievements. The Yorkshire College of Beauty, which was founded in 1983 by the College Principal Christine Tilley and is a Habia Member School, has delivered government funded Apprenticeships since they started. The Advanced Apprenticeship course is now one of the largest beauty therapy programmes in England, with 120 learners a year. The college also has impressive employment rates, with over 95 percent of graduates securing employment within the industry.Training Director and Habia Beauty Forum Member Rebecca O’Farrell said “We aim to ensure all learners have the
opportunity to achieve the highest level possible, removing all barriers to learning.” Former student Sarah Truhfitt said, “I worked in a salon as well as attending the college, which helped me to develop my practical skills. I now have a job working on a cruise ship with Steiner. I aim to open my own salon in the future and would like to go into teaching.” Debbie Dobson, Health and Leisure Manager at Oulton Hall, which works with YCOB for recruitment, said, “We are pleased to be associated with YCOB for our recruitment programme. Their training is second to none and we have confidence in employing Apprenticeship learners to work as part of our team.”
James Watt College student takes centre stage at Sydney Opera House
FHT celebrates therapy excellence with new awards The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) has announced the three winners of its 2011 FHT Excellence in Practice Awards. Launched this year, the awards recognise and celebrate the exemplary work being carried out by members of the FHT, who practice in the fields of complementary, holistic beauty and sports therapy.
A James Watt College graduate has landed her dream job less than one year after graduating, having secured a six-month hair and make-up artistry position at the Sydney Opera House with The Australian Opera Company. Kayleigh Sutherland, from Edinburgh, graduated in June 2010, building an impressive portfolio working with the
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Edinburgh Festival, T in the Park, the Scottish Opera and BBC Scotland before being offered the position. Kayleigh said, “My experience at the college really did open me up to a world of opportunity. If it wasn’t for this, I wouldn’t have been given this once in a lifetime opportunity.”
The winners were: Rachel GlanvileDavey, FFHT, Bristol, for supporting patients with breast cancer; Maria Mason, MFHT, Bristol (Beauty Time Salon), for excellence in customer service; and Claire Owens, MFHT, Wirral, for improving well-being in the learning environment.
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Carlton announces winner of SEBTA 2011
The Carlton Group has announced the winner of Student Electrotherapy Beauty Therapist Awards 2011, Michelle Lincoln from Chichester College. with £500, a Carlton Professional Ultraderm machine and the prestigious SEBTA 2011 trophy. The winning lecturer, Anne-Marie Stewart, received £250, whilst the winning training provider, Chichester College, received a cheque for £1000.
Michelle Lincoln The award, which was presented to Michelle at the Grand Final in Brighton on 21 June 2011 in front of invited guests, journalists, fellow finalists and lecturers, celebrates the very best in facial electrotherapy. Michelle was presented
Second prize went to Melanie Squire from Derby College, whilst third prize went to Diane Williams from Warwickshire College – Rugby Centre. Runners up include Kerry Bell from Dumfries and Galloway College, Jayne Tudor from Wirral Metropolitan College and Karen Wright from South Downs College. The first of its kind in the UK, SEBTA is open to all Level 3 students and above, whether their training provider uses Carlton Professional equipment or not. For more information on the competition, see the feature on SEBTA on page 91.
Weston College student receive Royal praise Weston College student Hayley Wright received praise from none other than HRH the Duke of York after becoming the only beauty therapy apprentice to be picked for Team UK at this year’s WorldSkills. The 43 team members were named by Skills Minister John Hayes on 29 June 2011 during the National Apprenticeship Awards. Hayley, 19, of Bridgwater, fought off competition over three years to win a coveted place in the squad which will face competitors from 50 countries in London this October. And 30 June she was congratulated by His Royal Highness, The Duke of York, at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace. Hayley, of Bridgwater, said: “My training at Weston College has been fantastic. I am still on Cloud Nine about winning a place and having the chance to go for gold because it’s an amazing opportunity.”
Span Training holds annual awards
Hayley Wright 2nd Year Apprentice Winners with Judges and Alice North of Span Training Span Training and Development held its annual styling competition for its learners earlier this spring, with 108 competitors from Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire demonstrating their skills. With an avant-garde theme, the competitors were given just forty five minutes to create their looks before they were judged by leading stylists Brett Walker, Ross Taylor and Angela McKnight.
Competitors were split into four main categories; First Year and Second Year Apprenticeships, Advanced Apprenticeships and Open. Span’s Managing Director Steve North said, “Again our learners have pulled out all the stops. The calibre of work is of the highest order.” For more information, go to www.spantraining.net.
Vidal Sasson receives Patron of Honour World famous hairdressing icon Vidal Sassoon has received the Patron of Honour title from the Hairdressing Council’s Ambassador Andrew Barton and Registrar Sally Styles this May. Speaking of the honour, Vidal said, “I am happy to support the Hairdressing Council’s call for registration in Britain, to raise standards and give the industry the respect and professionalism it deserves.” 85
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Where we are now… When Habia started in 1986 as the Hairdressing Training Board, the hair and beauty industry was very different. Here’s a snapshot of the industry as it is today, plus key achievements by Habia over the past 25 years.
Since their inception in 1999, the Habia Skills Team have performed on stage in front of an estimated
750,000 people
Since 2002, over
68,000 Apprenticeships
have been awarded in hair and beauty
When Habia started in 1986 as HTB, the industry turnover was Today it is
£6.2
£1.2 billion.
billion
Habia first attended Salon International in
1989.
Habia has had some form of government recognition since
By 2010, the industry employed That’s
There are over
0.87 of the entire UK workforce.
55,000 businesses,
the biggest high street presence of any sector.
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255,000 people.
1986.
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100% of the industry workforce is based in England.
of business managers are female.
of senior barbers are male.
of employees are 24 or under.
of employees are self-employed
Percentage of UK employees with a Level 3 qualification.
Percentage of hair and beauty employees with a Level 3 qualification.
There are over
400 million client
visits to hair and beauty businesses per year.
Habia has
9 international partners,
operating in over 40 territories.
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VTCT has created an alternative qualification to the mandatory Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR). The VTCT Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in the Hair and Beauty Sector (QCF) is more relevant to the sectors. This qualification can be completed alongside an apprenticeships or vocational programmes of study. This qualification satisfies all Employment Rights and Responsibilities outcomes outlined in the new hair and beauty apprenticeship frameworks. VTCT Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in the Hair and Beauty Sector (QCF) units: • Exploring hair and beauty organisations • Exploring the hair and beauty sector • Employment rights and responsibilities in the hair and beauty sector For more information visit: www.vtct.org.uk
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Sterex Student of the Year Competition 2011 Jessica Nice of South Worcestershire College has been announced as the winner of this year’s Sterex electrolysis competition.
Habia events for next six months Habia has a full series of events coming up over the next six months, including a series of Big Conversation events and of course the major industry exhibitions. Events lined up from October 2011 include:
l-r: Elaine Stoddart, Jessica Nice, Karen Evans The 22nd grand final was held in Birmingham on 14 June 2011, and featured entries from over a hundred colleges across the UK, before being whittled down to just three finalists. The three students, Jessica Nice, Charlotte Morgan of North East Worcestershire College, and Cabriera Grace of North Lyndsey College demonstrated their skills in front of judges before Jessica was selected as the winner. Sterex also awarded a highly commended place for Kelly Fitton from Wigan and Leigh College. All three students win a SXT Thermolysis
l-r: Jessica Nice, Cabriera Grace, Charlotte Morgan machine, with Jessica taking home the £1000 cash prize. Jessica said, “I had a truly wonderful day. I loved every second of it. I absolutely loved it. I just can’t wait to get out there and do electrolysis as a profession.” Elaine Stoddart, Director of Education said, “The three finalists were quite the most impressive, professional and charming young ladies I have had the pleasure to judge. To choose just three from all the entries is always very difficult and then the final was also very close.”
Tribute to Joshua Galvin and Photographic Hairdressing Awards This year’s Central Hairdressing Academy/ Joshua Galvin Photographic Hairdressing Awards took on a more poignant aspect after the sad death of the iconic hairdresser earlier this year. Now in its sixth year, the competition and finals saw the introduction for the first time of The Joshua Galvin Cup, which was created in memory of the late hairdresser to be presented to the stylist with the most outstanding work. Legendary hairdresser Tony Rizzo was on hand to judge the competition, award the prizes and choose the first ever winner of The Joshua Galvin Cup. And taking the prize was Sarah Marks of HOB, Whetstone, in her first ever hairdressing competition.
Speaking of her award, Sarah said, “The whole experience has been amazing and I never expected to enjoy so much success in my first ever competition.”
October London - Salon International 15-17 October
November London - Big Conversation 8 November
December Birmingham - Big Conversation 6 December
January 2012 Manchester - Big Conversation 17 January Sunderland - Big Conversation 31 January
February Peterborough - Big Conversation 28 February
March London - Professional Beauty 4-5 March Blackpool - Blackpool Hair Fair 11-12 March Edinburgh - Scottish Beauty 25 March
For more information, go to www.joshuagalvinatcentral.com.
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Dimensions Training holds 2011 awards Dimensions Training held its annual student competition this year, with learners from across its centres taking top prizes. Held in the Executive Lounge of Barnsley Football Club on 25 May 2011, the competition started with heats in each of the Dimensions academies before finalists were chosen to represent each centre. Around 150 finalists, friends, family and distinguished guests attended the event, with the winners being chosen by Habia Development Manager Tiffany Tarrant. Speaking of the winners, Tiffany said, “The standard was incredibly high, as you would expect from one of the top training providers, making it extremely hard to pick out winners. Everyone put in an incredible amount of work.” For more information, go to www.dimensions-training-solutions.com.
Tiffany Tarrant (far right) with one of the winners and their model
FHBF launches Freelance Hair and Beauty Awards The Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation (FHBF) is giving the freelance sector something new and exciting to work towards as well as finding new ways to help businesses to cope in these difficult times.
The Freelance Hair and Beauty Awards is open to all freelance, mobile and self-employed hairdressers and beauty therapists, giving them an opportunity to showcase their work and win a prestigious award. There are seven categories to enter: Hair Colourist of the Year, Stylist of the Year, Make-Up Artist of the Year, Bridal Service of the Year, Business of the Year, Retailer of the Year and Unsung Hero of the Year. The competition opens on 1 November 2011 for entries, after which applicants have six months to submit their work. It will reach its exciting climax at an awards ceremony in June 2012 at the FHBF’s annual Inspirations event. Sheila Abrahams, Director of the FHBF,
said, “The Freelance Hair and Beauty Awards have been met with great enthusiasm by the industry, manufacturers and wholesalers alike, and Wella will be among the sponsors of this exciting new venture. Plus we are delighted that Patrick Cameron will be our guest artist at Inspirations as well as hosting the Awards. It is well known that the Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation, has always championed the freelance sector of our industry. We have always known that in our sector there are true superstars both creatively and in business and we are giving them all a platform to show everyone how good they are.” For more information, go to www.fhbf.org.uk. 91
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Beverly C
Twice British Hairdresser of the Year and Goldwell Ambassador Beverly C, has been inspiring hairdressers for over 25 years. An industry icon, she has had a varied and exciting career from establishing a successful salon business to becoming a trusted TV personality. We caught up with her to ask a few questions. You’ve always been able to move onto new projects and make a success of them. What’s next for you?
to win it. Being awarded an MBE by the Queen was also a major highlight for me.
My new project is launching my own product line exclusive to a well-known supermarket. It’s taken two years to develop – a painstaking yet fantastic journey. This will be a long term project, and I can’t wait to see it on-shelf.
You’ve always taken an interest in up and coming stylists. Who’s impressing you at the moment? There are so many young up and coming hairdressers making their mark at the moment, but Chris Appleton is a great tribute to the industry. A former member of the Fellowship FAME team, I was lucky enough to work with him on a shoot for the Fame Team and I was also a judge for the Young Hairdresser of the Year TV program, which Chris won.
“In business always recognise your strengths and weaknesses, then employ the right people to even out the weak areas. Determination and passion is key.” How do you approach a new opportunity? Are you always looking for new challenges? You have to have an open mind and pursue it with determination and a positive attitude – even when obstacles get in the way. It’s also important not to be disappointed when opportunities don’t work out. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.
You’ve done everything from run a business to TV work. What’s been the highlight so far? There are so many highlights. When you set goals for yourself and your business and achieve them, no matter how long it takes, it is a definite highlight. But if I were to chose, it would be winning British Hairdresser of the Year, and being the first solo woman 94
You’ve spoken out in the past about how, in a female dominated industry, men still tend to dominate the top positions. Is that still the case? And what advice would you give to a 17 year old girl just starting out but wanting to run their own salon one day?
I think it’s more even now, especially over the last 8 to 10 years, which is a really good thing for the industry – so keep it up girls! My advice is to get a solid foundation in hair on every level, and remember that you never stop learning. Don’t specialise as you will need to understand each skill to open a salon later on. When your creative skills are solid and you have a few years behind you, aim high in management and business areas to have a greater understanding of what it takes to run a successful business. In business always recognise your strengths and weaknesses, then employ the right people to even out the weak areas. Determination and passion is key.
Who are we? Habia is the government appointed sector skills body for hair, beauty, nails, spa therapy, barbering and African type hair and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications including NVQs, SVQs, Apprenticeships, Diplomas and Foundation degrees, as well as industry codes of practice. A central point of contact for information, Habia provides guidance on careers, business development, legislation, salon safety and equal opportunities and is responsible to government on industry issues such as training and skills. Habia raises the profile of its industries through the press and media and is the first port of call for news organisations and broadcasters on news items and background information.
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