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Hairdressing apprentices from across London and the South East took to the catwalk at Wella to show off their creative hairstyles in the finals of the Central London and Central Essex photographic competition. The young stylists were asked to produce either a style that is current for the What’s Hot category or a more unusual style for the Avant Garde category. 30 finalists were carefully selected by a team of  judges, including world renowned colourist Carolyn Newman,  Jodie Withers and Gary Halliday the Editor of Good Salon Guide and session stylist and photographer. The final day saw the finalists recreate their look in front of judges, who included Celia Matthews managing editor and owner of Concept Hair Magazine. The finished looks were then presented to the judges and audience in the main auditorium. The responses were heart warming as friends, family members and colleagues of every finalist cheered them on. Celia Matthews said, “I was thrilled to see so much talent, passion and enthusiasm among the finalists. It’s so encouraging to be in a room with people who, at the start of their career, are so excited about the future.” For Central Hair Essex and Central Hair London managing director, Martin Kolton MBE, the event was a great way to showcase the huge talent that exists among learners and young people at every stage of their apprenticeships. He said: “When you consider that some of the work we have seen today has been produced by people who have just started their career, it is incredible to see how far they have come already. Not only is the high standard testament to the talent of our students, but reflective of the wonderful tutors who have worked so hard to bring out the best in every single apprentice." The event was also sponsored by Wella and Good Salon Guide. The Winners  Year One  'Whats Hot'  Elise Clabburn from The Hairdressing Company Avant Garde  Ionella Blidaru from Hare & Bone Year Two  'What's Hot'  Rose Tandy from Volume Hair Salon Avant Garde  Lily Marriage from Finishing Touches Year Three  'What's Hot' Simona Gabriela Istrati from Avant Garde Salon Avant Garde  Charlotte Keats from Clipso Cheshunt