Patrick cameron opens 'beyond cool' hair salon for hairdressing students
At the Academy launch Patrick said: 'I truly believe that the College is setting their students up for success. The relationship between education and creativity is unparralled.
"The exciting involvement of the Francesco Group and the international reputation they have within the hairdressing industry will endeavour to create a success at Somerset College."
"I believe the students are getting the very best there is to offer. With the partnership of Wella dealing with the latest expertise in hair product technology. I personally think watch this space.
"The new Academy will rival any West End salon, and I believe Francesco's have cherry picked one of the best College's to launch into the South West."
During the event guests were treated to a demonstration of creative hair design by Patrick followed by a catwalk show of innovative hair creations from the Francesco Group Artistic Team.
The college's head of hairdressing Lynn Thorne, is delighted to be have set up the Academy in association with the Francesco Group Academy and said: "I am so excited, the salon looks stunning and we're the first in the South West to do this.
"We are able to offer the highest levels of teaching matched with the highest levels of facilities to our students. Clients will have their hair cut by fully qualified hairdressers to the same standard found in any high quality hair salon.
"The Francesco Group partnership allows us to offer the highest levels of teaching and standards to our students. We have been able to offer the NVQ Level 3 course, and are in the process of creating a Salon Management degree course."
