Will this be too good to be true?

[Hilites]

Our local college has a offer on currently… £15 for a full head of highlights by a level 2 student… has anyone had their hair done by a college student at level 2? My hair desperately needs doing but I do worry about mistakes being made as of course they are only still learning! Shall I give it a shot?!

The students will be heavily supervised, I'd imagine.
I'd go for it!!

And hair grows
Go for it!

The students are supervised every step of the way.

It will take hours, though.

Do it. They'll be supervised and you'll be helping them gain experience.
Win-win

Back in the day I always had my hair done at the hairdressing school. It took forever but they did a great job as it was so heavily supervised

Going to book in! My hair always takes hours as it is though! 😯

I had my hair 'trimmed' years ago by a student - came out 5 inches shorter. It's put me off for life! Yes it grows back but it takes time.
I think they must be better supervised these days. I would only go if you are not super precious about your hair and can cope with mishaps. It is something of a gamble. Then again, you could say going to the hairdresser in general is to a degree!

yes the local college is always cheaper for hair & beauty treatments. However it will usually take twice - three times as long as a established hairdresser. They will be supervised all through the appointment

I did this once, came out looking like a badger.

If you are going to do it, I'd only book with a level 3 student, or go somewhere like the Sassoon training school.

@LizDoingTheCanCan

I did this once, came out looking like a badger.

If you are going to do it, I'd only book with a level 3 student, or go somewhere like the Sassoon training school.

😲😲 that’s my worry

Go for it. They will be supervised. Be aware it'll probably take about 8 hours lol

I have my teeth looked after my dentistry students (including extractions and root canals) so I'd have no qualms whatsoever about students doing my hair! What's the worse that could happen?!

@CMOTDibbler

Back in the day I always had my hair done at the hairdressing school. It took forever but they did a great job as it was so heavily supervised

Me too I always used to get my hair cut by trainees and only don't now as the salon I used stopped being a training salon . They were great but yes it does take ages

Colour, yes. A cut? Not sure… my aunt used to go to the local college and her hair looked… severe. Like a games mistress.

I once took my dog to be groomed at the local college. I found afterwards he was covered in nicks - one quite deep

This is how I got my hair highlighted at uni - I think it was £10 for a full head of highlights and a cut. Was the Toni & Guy training salon. Took forever but I had plenty of time! Was very well supervised and always cut my hair as I wanted (not that I was all that demanding).

I got a blow dry done by a student once and it took an hour! And my hair is shoulder length and very thin, normally takes 15 mins. Wouldn't do it again, and definitely not for something that already takes a while like highlights. My time is worth more.

I've done this. It took so long they had to take out the foils on one side and wash out the dye before they'd even finished putting the foils on the other side

Yes they will take longer but some are also actually better then some professionals because they're still fresh and passionate about their work

@pricelessdice

I've done this. It took so long they had to take out the foils on one side and wash out the dye before they'd even finished putting the foils on the other side

This happens to me every time I have my hair done in the salon! In the salon it takes approx 4-5 hours I have very long hair! I’m wondering if it will take 8hours for them to do my hair 😆