Sunday, October 11, 2009

Salon International '09




All students attending the Salon International Exhibition at Exel in London must have paid their £5 deposit to Carol by Monday 12th Oct. Details and arrangements to follow.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Mothers Day Special Offer.


During the month of March the Hair & Beauty Salon would like to offer all staff the opportunity to purchase products for their loved ones.

Label M & Skin Truth Products will be available to all staff with 10% discount.

Alternatively for the more hands on approach you could purchase your loved one a 10% Gift Voucher against any Hair or Beauty Treatment.

Contact the Salon on 8300.

Reginoal Competitions, Feb 09.







The Following Students Qualified for the National Finals in Blackpool.
Sarah Armstrong won the Nail Art Competition.
Sophie Turner was 3rd in the Nail Art Competition.
Kirsty Goodman was 3rd in the Blow Dry Competition.
The Team also qualified for the Nationals at Blackpool.
Very Well Done to all concerned.




Patrick Cameron.


Some hair staff attended a long hair course hosted by the highly aclaimed Patrick Cameron.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

February Special Offer!

Thanks to all staff who have taken up the offer of a free treatment in the Hair and Beauty Salons, it is much appreciated for valuable experience for our students.
In February we are offering all staff....


20% off all Hair & Beauty treatments

Many Thanks for your custom.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

AHT Competitions.

The Regional Competitions are to held at The Federation Brewery, Gateshead on Monday 2nd Feb.

Any student wishing to enter needs to complete an indemnity form and contact any of the Hair & Beauty Team to register for the appropriate competition.

Registrations are due before the end of this week (Fri 16th Jan).

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Name The Salons.

We are currnetly looking for suggestions for a name for the new hair & beauty salons. All suggestions will considered with a shortlist of the best ones to be presented to the Senior Management Team for the final selection.

Get your thinking hats on!!

Please email any suggestions to carol.williams@eastdurham.ac.uk

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

New Build Up-Date!!

Some Hair & Beauty staff visited the new building recently and returned with stories of how wonderfull the facilities are.






The Main Reception.







The Main Hair Salon.







The Main Beauty Salon.







The Team!












The Old Place!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Salon International, Excel, London. 20.10.08.


East Durham College students enjoyed an excellent trip to the Salon International hairdressing exhibition at Excel in London.

The day started bright & early at Durham Train Station.







This is the largest hairdressing exhibition in europe and students witnessed numerous demonstrations by all of the big names in the hairdressing industry.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Salon International '08.


Salon International
Please Meet At
Durham Train Station on Monday 20th October no later than
7.45 am
We will be returning to Durham Train Station on Monday evening at aprox
11.00pm
Please arrange own transport to and from the train station.
You will need:
  • a packed lunch
  • a mobile phone
  • money for travel from King's Cross to the exhibition and back
  • some spending money
  • comfortable shoes!!!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Salon Opening Times for 08-09.

The salon opening times for this academic year are as follows. There are various special offers for staff, students & clients, please call for more details.

Hairdressing Tel - 0191 5188300

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm – 3.30pm
5.30pm – 8.30pm

Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm

Thursday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm – 3.30pm

Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm - 3.30pm


Barbering Tel - 0191 5188300

Tuesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm
6.00pm - 8.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
1.00pm – 3.00pm

Thursday 6.00pm – 7.30pm


Beauty Salon Tel - 5188301

Monday 9.00am - 11.00am Epilation
11.30am - 2.30pm Level 3 Beauty Therapy
9.00am – 12.00pm L2 Beauty Therapy
4.00pm - 6pm Manicure/Pedicure
6.00pm – 9.00pm Nail Technology

Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00pm Cosmetic Make-up
1.30pm - 4.30pm Level 2 Beauty Therapy
2.00pm - 4.00pm Manicure/Pedicure
6.00pm – 8.00pm Reflexology

Wednesday 11.00am – 1.00pm Aromatherapy
7.00pm – 8.00pm Manicure

Thursday 9.00am – 11.00am L2 Beauty Therapy
1.00pm – 3.00pm L2 Beauty Therapy
7.00pm – 8.30pm Cosmetic Make-up
7.00pm - 8.30pm Beauty Specialist

Friday 9.00am – 11.00am L3 Beauty Therapy
1.00pm – 3.00pm L3 Beauty Therapy(Level 3 treatments include Indian Head massage and specialist facials and body treatments)

Salon International, London.




All students attending salon international on Monday 20th October must return consent forms and blue access forms to Carol by Tuesday 14th October.

Details, train times and more information to follow.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Army Activity Day At Houghall.






Hair & Beauty students (and staff) enjoyed a thrilling team building field trip on The Army Activity Day at Houghall.


Activities included paintballing, assault courses, mountain biking, bungee running, army laser and various other team building exercises. The inclement weather didn't spoil the fun....it merely ensured that everyone got as wet and dirty as possible.

Monday, September 8, 2008

New Build Up-Date!!




Some of the H & B team had a tour of the new building recently. They were absolutely amazed at how magnificent it was....particularly the Hair & Beauty Department. One commented, "It has really wetted our appetites, I can't wait to get in!"