MET students channel Edwards Scissorhands at hair dressing showcase

Students at the newly-formed MET College got creative at its Hair and Make Up Show.
The show took a 'Burtonesque' themeThe show took a 'Burtonesque' theme
The show took a 'Burtonesque' theme

With the quirky film director and animator Tim Burton as the theme, gothic and outlandish styles became the norm.

The MET’s hairdressing and make-up students impressed the audience with eccentric hairstyles and make-up showcased on models.

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The show, which took place at the College’s Pelham Street Main Hall, was compèred by Juice FM’s Hanna Neter and featured over 120 students studying a variety of hair and make-up courses.

Best in Show - Jade Lacey SUS-170413-141652001Best in Show - Jade Lacey SUS-170413-141652001
Best in Show - Jade Lacey SUS-170413-141652001

This year’s judges included the director of Eden Hair and Beauty Alice Robson, and Daniel Lustig co-owner of Lustig and Webb.

Simon Nix, who won last year’s Best in Show award said: “I love the Tim Burton theme and was blown away by the standard this year. The students had managed to pull together the complete package on hair, make-up and costumes.”

Judge Daniel Lustig said: “This is my second year of judging and it is incredibly difficult as the work is outstanding across the board. Clearly a huge amount of work has gone into tonight and it has been inspirational to see the up and coming talent in the industry locally.”

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This year’s best in show prize winner (across all categories) was Jade Lacey; the first time a level 2 student has won over more experienced level 3 students. In the same level 2 category, the first prize went to 16-year-old hairdressing apprentice Kelly Hancock, from the V Hive salon in Brighton.

Level 2 winner  Kelly HancockLevel 2 winner  Kelly Hancock
Level 2 winner Kelly Hancock

The MET’s annual Hair and Make-Up Show has been fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support since 2009, to date raising over £10,500; £1,200 of which was raised at this year’s event.

The MET (Greater Brighton Metropolitan College) is the result of a merger between City College Brighton and Hove and Northbrook College in Worthing.