New hair and beauty salon opens in Dolgellau in Gwynedd
This was combined with a knowledge-packed presentation.
This presentation was given by L'Oréal Colleges' professional lead, Vikki Millar.
(Image: Supplied) It detailed the collaboration between the prestigious beauty brand and the college.
Lucky visitors were also offered a tour of the facility, as well as free consultations and goody bags packed full of prizes, including selfie ring lights, beauty products, and treatment vouchers.
Dr. Siôn Peters-Flynn, the principal of Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor and Coleg Menai, officially opened the new addition.
(Image: Supplied) After his welcome speech, he handed the mic to Vikki Millar, who detailed how the partnership with L'Oréal helps learners refine their skills and support their career growth.
Next up was L'Oréal education consultant Emma Holmes.
She works closely with the college's staff and students.
(Image: Supplied) She gave a presentation on the trending 'Mocha Mousse' colour, illustrating its application in modern styles using L'Oréal products.
This was done with assistance from their hair and beauty learners who modelled their work with clothes sponsored by Dolgellau boutique CoCo.
In between tours and consultations, guests were treated to canapés made by the college's hospitality students.
(Image: Supplied) These included creative flavours of profiteroles like 'banana and biscoff' and 'chocolate orange'.
"We are all extremely pleased with the success of the hair and beauty salon launch in collaboration with L'Oréal," said Eifion Owen, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's service industries manager.
"The facility has been refurbished to match the style and flexibility of one of the top salons in Manchester which learners visited before COVID.
"We're very grateful to L'Oréal for our ongoing collaboration which allows our learners to develop their skills to the highest standards, and to CoCo clothing Dolgellau who kindly sponsored our event.
"Overall, the launch was a very successful and professional experience for all our learners and guests."
(Image: Supplied) The salon, open to the public, boasts a range of hairdressing treatments, including cut, colour, blow dry and perm.
It also offers beauty services such as eyebrow shaping, facial massage, file and polish, pedicure and manicure.
To make an appointment, call 01341 424 922.
The salon is open Monday to Thursday from 1.30-3.45pm, and Fridays from 9.30-11.45am and 1.30-3.45pm.
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