The search is on for the generation now team 2017/18!

Wella Professionals is once again searching for the rising stars in hairdressing as they open Generation NOW for entries. Launched in 2010, Generation NOW is a 12 month mentoring programme offering a wide range of educational opportunities, on-stage platform work at some of the biggest events in the industry and working with inspirational Wella Guest Artists. This year’s team mentor has been confirmed as Clayde Baumann, Global Colour Director from D & J Ambrose. Do you see yourself as the next big thing in hairdressing? Generation NOW provides a unique platform for up and coming talent acting as a spectacular launch pad to those involved to become a key player in the competitive hairdressing industry. Those who are lucky enough to make the cut can look forward to a year of the very best in mentoring opportunities, offering up once in a lifetime experiences including a tailor-made bootcamp week to prepare you for the year ahead,  platform work at some of the industry’s biggest events, access to inspirational mentors throughout your year offering invaluable support and advice and above all, an incredible opportunity to raise your profile in hairdressing and become one of the industry's most sought after talents. Set to become the benchmark for up and coming, inspirational talent, each member of the Wella Professionals’ Generation NOW team can look forward to developing and honing their skills to make them one of the UK and Ireland's most in-demand professional hair stylists and colourists in years to come. Here’s what current Generation NOW team member, Galina Johnson, Francesco Group says: “It's been nearly a year and I have learned so much! I have gained new friends with the same drive and passion for hair that I have. I would say it's definitely been one of the best moves in my career so far and my team is the best in the world!” To enter and for more information and top tips visit www.wella.co.uk/generationnow.

Key dates for your diary

Online Entry Opens - Tuesday 2nd May

Online Entry Closes - Friday 2nd June

Dublin Auditions - 22nd June

Manchester Auditions - 5th July

London Auditions - 18th July

Bootcamp Week, London- 21st - 25th August

So what are you waiting for? Enter now for the chance to become part of the 2017/18 team and discover how you can push your career to new heights. www.wella.co.uk/generationnow