Apprentice wins long hair awards

Ettalong hairdresser Ms Heather Anderson has won two awards at the Hunter Tafe Central Coast Hair and Beauty Awards held on Monday, September 12, in Wyoming.

Ms Anderson is a second year apprentice at Urchin Esque Uber Hair hairdressing salon in Ettalong.

She was awarded first place in Long Hair Design and also won the Lynn Kriss Perpetual Trophy in Long Hair Design.

She received 100 per cent in her theory and practical assessments in Long Hair Design in the two weeks prior to the awards.

"Heather spent all day in preparation, culminating in a photo shoot and then presented her work at the awards ceremony," said Urchin Esque Uber Hair owner Ms Sherri Wakefield.

"She was inspired by the movie, Black Swan.

"Her friend Lara Clarke generously offered to be her model.

"Heather was also assisted by Brenda Orlowski, who created the body artwork on the model's arms and did her eye makeup.

"I'm so proud of Heather.

"She is only 18 and is already becoming a really accomplished hairdresser.

"It's great to see her skills and creativity recognised in this way," said Ms Wakefield.

Online submission, 13 Sep 2011 Sherri Wakefield, Urchin Esque Uber Hair