Edinburgh College win 16 medals at national hairdressing, beauty and barbering finals

Edinburgh College hairdressing, beauty, barbering and make up artistry students have proven they’re among the best in the UK after winning a whopping 16 medals in a major national competition.

Students from across the College’s Granton and Milton Road Campuses claimed four gold, four silver, five bronze and three fourth place medals at the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition held in Blackpool earlier this week (21 and 22 May).

The AHT competition comprises qualifying heats which take place at colleges and venues across the UK where students compete against their peers for medals and a place at the prestigious finals at the Norcalympia Festival Hall Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool.

The students made their way to Blackpool following a Scottish Heat held at Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus in April, at which they claimed the Rose Bowl trophy for the most medals won from a Scottish college. On the day, students won 13 gold, 14 silver and six bronze medals – an incredible performance.

Medals were awarded to Edinburgh College students for the fantastic performances at the finals in Blackpool, as follows.