HAIR and beauty students proved they had style during a spectacular show held in Colne.

The Muni hosted the annual event which celebrated the talents of Nelson and Colne College’s Hair and Beauty students.

Around 100 people attended the event which saw apprentices of all levels and also vocational students showcasing their originality and flair in a series of visually impressive competitions.

Judging was conducted by local employers and representatives from product manufacturers.

Head of Hair and Beauty at NCC Claire Pye said: "The standards at this year’s competition were, once again, incredibly high – we were blown away by the calibre of the entries.

"This event is a real highlight of the Hair and Beauty calendar, and gives our students an amazing platform to be creative with the theoretical and practical knowledge they have developed in the workplace and in NCC’s Distinction salons.

"Thank you to all guests who support this amazing student celebration."

Amongst the themes were the Black Swan, a zebra and the Queen of Hearts.

Mature student Cathrine Gillen, who won the level two makeup competition, said: “It was absolutely brilliant, and the atmosphere was very good.

"One of my daughters, who is coming to NCC next year to do media makeup, was my model for the night – my theme was ‘70’s Disco Diva’, so there was lots of glitter and diamantes.

“I have been given a lot of support during my time at NCC, and Sam Langstroth, my tutor, has been so inspirational to all students.”

For more information call 01282 440272 or visit www.nelson.ac.uk/distinction

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The full list of winners were:

Barbers Shop: 1, Danny Scholes; 2, Leighton Moore; 3, Amy Foulds

Level 1 Masquerade: 1, Ragan Lopez; 2, Megan Halstead; 3, Letitia Macauley

Level 1 World Book Day: 1, Amy Wiggin, Ella Ashton; 2, Georgina Mida

Interschool Competition: 1, Lauren McAllister; 2, Rebecca Lorimer; 3, Katie Lang

Level 2 Blow Dry: 1, James Murphy, Georgia Blackston

Level 2 Manicure: 1, Sophie Moss; 2, Chloe Heap

Level 2 The Shows (part-time): 1, Courtney Thomas; 2, Rosie Jamieson, Chantel James

Level 2 Media: 1, Flynn O’Rourke; 2, Rhea Jackson; 3, Paulina Grabowska

Level 2 Makeup: 1, Cathrine Gillen; 2, Samantha Whitley, Imogen Ridout

Level 3 Nails ‘Seasons’: 1, Taranjot Kaur; 2, Billie Clark, Courtney Hartley

Level 3 The Shows: 1, Leia Richardson; 2, Holly Lewin; 3, Ella Burns, Chelsey Hartley

Level 2 The Shows: 1, Mamoona Awan; 2, Caitlin Scarlett; 3, Melissa Richards