Jal is no stranger to setting trends, creating his signature haircut, ‘the faith’, in 2005, which sees the top and sides completely shaved and the top left long. “At one point it seemed that nearly every man on earth had that haircut or a variation of it.”

Paula Rego, Hairdressing tutor at ESC Eastbourne, recommends adopting this washing technique to prolong hair colour: “Use lukewarm water when shampooing your hair, and use the palms of your hands or the pads of your fingers to prevent over scrubbing and colour fade. This will keep hair looking and feeling great until we see you back in the salon!”

Emma Hawkes, Lead Hairdressing Lecturer at East Sussex College Lewes, said, “This free short course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn about hairdressing, anyone thinking of changing careers, or anyone desperate to give their children a hair cut!

Emily, a former Hairdressing student:

Emma Hawkes, Level 2 Hairdressing Co-ordinator at East Sussex College Lewes, says:

Carol Cook, a Level 2 Hairdressing student from East Sussex College Hastings has successfully made it through to the southern regional heat of the 2019 Wella Professional XPOSURE competition.

Following the success of the one-day Hairdressing course earlier this month, East Sussex College is pleased to announce new one-day courses for adults, taking place next week.

Students studying Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapies & Hair & Media Make up courses at East Sussex College have achieved the Infection Prevention qualification as part of their studies.

“It looks great,” says Paula Rego, Melanie’s Hairdressing tutor from the course. “Melanie has worked so hard on her entry.”

Debra Bostock is a mature student who is studying Level 3 Hairdressing and says that college will help her to get back into work.

The show culminated with an awards presentation where Ruby Sisley won the Hairdressing Level 2 award, Etsko Hara won the Hairdressing Level 3 award, Lorraine Rawlings won the Level 2 Beauty Award and Madeline Meads won the coveted makeup award.

The Australian-based hairdresser ran an afternoon workshop for Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing students, demonstrating a haircut and talking about his 40-year career in the industry.