We recently hosted the AHT (Association of Hairdressers and Therapists) Regional Competition for the South West! Students came from across the region including City of Bristol College and Bath College as well as our own students from UCW and Weston College. Higher Education competitors were able to show off their skill in makeup and materials in the ‘Create an Injury’ competition. The learners showed skill in carefully crafting their injury and then blending the injury with the surrounding skin to finish the contest.
Also going on during the day was the Editorial Competition. This tasked learners with creating and executing a makeup look which would suit Vogue Magazine! Following the brief and executing the look to the highest standard possible was essential. Competitors were also able to showcase their creativity through the art of body painting.
Makeup skills were tested throughout the day with the Glam Drag, Facepainting and Theatrical Aging competitions. An exciting competition in the afternoon challenged competitors to create an image based on Moulin Rouge! This was a team challenge, where each member of a team had a set amount of time to do their bit of the makeup and then this would be carried on by their teammate. This helped to build communication and teamwork skills.
Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production lecturer Tara said: “The students from BA Hons Hair, Makeup, and Prosthetics for Production course have showcased incredible talent in the AHT competitions, winning first, second, and third places across categories such as Injury Simulation, Editorial Glam, Glamorous Drag, Facepainting and Bridal Makeup Their creativity and technical skills have earned them gold medals and a place in the finals in Blackpool this May. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to compete at a national level, gain industry recognition, and build confidence in their abilities. We’re incredibly proud of their achievements so far and excited to see them take on the best in the UK!”
Head of Service Sectors Jenna said: “We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsor VTCT who helped to make this event possible. Thanks must also go to the fantastic judges who lent their expertise! Competitions like these have a fantastic impact on our students, giving them the chance to push their limits and show off the skills that they’ve learned.”
This competition forms part of the Performance and Production Arts Careers Excellence Hub. University Centre Weston has eleven sector-specific Career Excellence Hubs, which evidence our dedication to supporting both employers and learners in achieving their future goals. By creating a seamless connection between industry and education, we enable learners to acquire not only the essential skills and knowledge but also the professional networks necessary to excel in their chosen fields.
A huge congratulations to the UCW learners who won medals! You can find a list of them below:
Create an Injury
- Lily, 1st place
- Yana, joint 2nd place
- Scarlett, joint 2nd Place
- Heather, 3rd place
Glamourous Drag
- Kat, 1st place
Bodypainting
- Charlotte, joint 1st place
- Georgia, joint 3rd place
Feminine Bridal Makeup
- Larissa, 1st Place
Editorial Makeup
- Larissa, 2nd place
Facepainting ‘Carnival’
- Yana, 1st place
Find out more about Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production here, and browse all of our Performance and Production Arts and Music courses here!
