- 08 October 2024
- Apprentices & Success Stories &
With over 600 hair stylists across the UK and Ireland competing in this year’s Wella Professional TrendVision Award, the evening showcased the incredible talent, creativity, and skill that defines the hairdressing industry.
What is the Well TrendVision Award?
The Wella TrendVision Award is a highly prestigious and thrilling competition in the world of hairdressing. It offers stylists a platform to showcase their creativity and artistry on a national stage, pushing the boundaries of hair design.
Hosted by hairdressing icon Fergal Doyle and TV presenter Laura Whitmore, the 2024 event was a night to remember.
Celebrating the Wins
The evening was particularly special for Kleek Apprenticeships, as we celebrated one of our own: Skye Holford from Regis Hair Salon in Birmingham. Skye, an incredibly talented young stylist, won the coveted Xposure Creative Colour Award, an outstanding achievement at the start of her hairdressing career. Skye was one of only five overall winners, rising above hundreds of stylists. Her journey to success was a testament to the skill, creativity, and dedication she has demonstrated throughout her apprenticeship. After collecting her award, Skye expressed her excitement, saying, “It was an amazing experience to participate in the Wella TrendVision competition with so many talented people, and to win an award was brilliant.”
Her educator, Joanne Lindsay, couldn’t have been prouder: “Skye has come out of her shell while doing her Level 3 apprenticeship, and she’s doing amazing. Last night when her name was announced as the winner, I was truly ecstatic—it’s such an amazing feeling to see how far she has come on her journey.”
But Skye wasn’t the only one flying the flag for Kleek Apprenticeships.
In the Colour Visionary UK category, Dawid Mielnik from Regis at James Bushell in Harvey Nichols, Manchester, also came away with a win. Dawid, like Skye, trained with Kleek Apprenticeships. Reflecting on his win, Dawid shared, “It was an amazing experience to participate in the Wella TrendVision competition. I felt so inspired by the talent around me. Winning this award means so much, and I can’t wait to further my creativity."
A Testament to Kleek Apprenticeships
Skye’s success shines a spotlight not only on her talent but also on the impact of apprenticeships in the hairdressing industry. Apprenticeships like those offered by Kleek allow stylists to grow and develop their skills while working in real-world settings, under the guidance of experienced professionals. As Skye’s story shows, apprenticeships can provide the foundation for a rewarding and creative career. Joanne, Skye’s educator, reflected on her progress, noting that she has been excelling in her Level 3 apprenticeship and is on track to achieve her qualification ahead of schedule. This growth in her skills and confidence is a perfect example of how effective apprenticeship programmes can be in nurturing the next generation of talent in the hairdressing industry.
Above and Beyond
We are excited to see where Skye, along with all our past and present apprentices, will go next. One thing is certain: Kleek Apprenticeships will continue to support the development of talented young stylists like Skye, helping them carve out exciting careers in the world of hairdressing. For Kleek Apprenticeships, Skye’s win underscores the importance of nurturing new talent in the industry. As we continue to train the next generation of stylists, we are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of both Skye Holford and Dawid Mielnik, and we look forward to seeing them soar even higher in their careers. The future is filled with promise for these hairdressing superstars, and Kleek Apprenticeships will be cheering them along every step of the way.
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!
Next year it could be you!
