Hair and Beauty students victorious in prestigious competition
Wed, 11 March 2026
Tameside College hair and beauty students celebrate success in first round of prestigious competition.
Students recently took part in the Association of Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists regional heats, held at Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool on 24th February.
The nationwide competition brings together students from colleges across the country each year to compete in a range of disciplines including hairdressing, barbering, beauty therapy, nails and media makeup.
Students from Tameside College were awarded four prizes during the competition, including two 1st places and two 2nd places.
Georgia Taylor Bennison was awarded 2nd place in classic bridal hair, the largest category of the event, competing against more than 90 other students.
Maria Hill also took 1st place in the face painting category with a unique ‘Avatar’ themed design.
Students regularly compete in competitions such as these to hone their technical skills, put classroom theory into practice, develop creativity and prepare for a career in the industry.
Janine Davey, deputy head of department for hair and beauty at Tameside College, said: “Congratulations to all of our students who took part in this year’s competitions. To win four top prizes in a very high level competition is fantastic. The students involved worked very hard and are delighted with their results. They all prepared effectively, they went to the competition with a plan and did an amazing job in executing what they had practised. Now they can look forward to the finals of the competition.”
Georgia Taylor Bennison, hairdressing student at Tameside College, said: “I really enjoyed the whole experience at the competition. I felt excited and a little nervous, but it was a great opportunity for me to show my work and be part of the event. I was very happy and proud when I was awarded 2nd place. It was also nice to see other people’s work and learn new ideas. Overall, it was a very good experience for me.”
To find out more about hair and beauty courses at Tameside College, visit the college website www.tameside.ac.uk or call 0161 908 6600.