Nail services students showcase their therapeutic skills and support community event 

A group of Level 2 Nail Services students provided a range of treatments at The Black Communities Healthy Living & Lifestyle Fair.

A group of six Capital City College (CCC) students from the Level 2 Nail Services Diploma gained hands-on experience at The Black Communities Healthy Living & Lifestyle Fair on 19 October.

The event, which was held at Chestnuts Community Centre in Tottenham, was organised by 4U2newsmag and aimed to empower and inform community members by providing access to a variety of health and wellbeing resources and services. The event fostered a sense of community while promoting healthy living.

The event attracted 524 guests and featured around 50 exhibitors offering unique services and valuable information. The event welcomed an array of health-related stalls and presentations including breastfeeding experts, a talk on Sickle Cell Disease and NHS HIV testing. A healthy community lunch was available and a lively dance performance by Candy Dance Stars added to the vibrant atmosphere.

The Beauty Zone, which was a therapeutic area set up and delivered by Capital City College’s Nail Services students, was incredibly popular. The students worked hard throughout the day to provide hand massages, shape and paint services as well as paraffin wax treatments. The event provided an opportunity for students to showcase their practical skills, undergo assessments and promote the college’s beauty salon, The Stylezone, while working alongside their classmates. Their time at the event also contributed towards the work experience requirements for their Nail Services course.

Hale Ibrahim, a Level 2 Nail Services involved in the event, said: “I enjoyed the day, everyone was really friendly and it gave me the opportunity to complete my manicure unit under assessment conditions. Also doing clients back to back (we were really busy) helped me to meet industry standards for timing. I also promoted the colleges’ services to my clients.”

Another student, Tracey Moor, said: “One of the ladies I provided treatment to rarely has the opportunity to enjoy any sort of therapeutic service, and was grateful for the manicure service provided to her. She enjoyed the massage especially, and her appreciation of the service was wonderful to witness. I was able to gain real life experience related to contra-indications that therapists or nail technicians may come across.”

Student Sherekia Barton said: “Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The clients benefited from the treatments and were happy with the services I provided. I also promoted Stylezone to my clients and It was a great day. The day gave me real life experience of working in a salon.”

Diannia Scantlebury, Beauty Therapy Lecturer, organised the student participation in the event for the third consecutive year. She said: “Once again, the Black Communities Healthy Living & Lifestyle Fair provided the local community with invaluable information related to health and sustainability, opportunities to network and opportunities for Capital City College students to gain valuable industry experience. A wonderfully positive day!”

If you’re interested in training in therapeutic or beauty-related services, take a look at our range of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy courses and apply today!

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