Education

FREE beauty short courses for 16-18′s!

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Free beauty short courses for 16-18 year olds in Kent this summer!                           The prestigious London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) is this summer planning a series of short beauty courses to take place at Fit to Dance studios in Henwood, Ashford. LCBT will be running a 5 day course in Make-up and a 3 day course in Nail Art in partnership with the Kent dance school Fit to Dance to encourage young people from the local area to try a new skill for free. Marie Stacey...

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Celebrity Nail Technician supports College

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            Students at the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) worked for 8 hours to complete 2219 mini manicures with the help of Andrea Fulerton, Nail Technician to the Stars! LCBT raised approximately £1000 at their Guinness World Records™ attempt on Thursday 10th May for Rays of Sunshine and The Eve Appeal.   Andrea worked alongside students to help with the challenge. Other supporters of the event included the UK’s number one hand model, Nina Taylor and boy band members Aston and JB from JLS.   Andrea Fulerton said, “I...

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JLS support London College event

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Boy Band Supports London College to Raise Money for Charity Aston and JB from boy band JLS were on hand to support students at London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) last week in their Guinness World Records™ attempt. Students at LCBT worked for 8 hours to complete 2219 mini manicures in aid of Rays of Sunshine and The Eve Appeal.     LCBT raised approximately £1000 at their Guinness World Records™ attempt on Thursday 10th May for Rays of Sunshine and The Eve Appeal. Aston and JB from JLS are long term supporters of Rays of Sunshine a wish granting charity for seriously ill children.     LCBT...

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#helpusnailit

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#Helpusnailit Words by Claire Winstanley London College of Beauty Therapy want to create as much noise as possible about their upcoming world record attempt on 10th May at their premises, and they need your help! Download and print this sign (opens new browser window) and take a picture of it in as many different, quirky, funny or strange locations and scenarios as possible! The possibilities are endless but here are a few ideas to get you going! In a well known location With a celebrity With a big group of people somewhere unexpected Alternatively you could always think of an innovative...

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Retail Therapy

Samantha Ria came across a great article recently!                 "A trip to the shops helps you live longer, says research, but surprisingly not because of all that pavement pounding or lugging heavy bags around.  According to a Taiwanese study, the social aspect makes it beneficial.  Apparently a spot of people watching staves off loneliness and boosts psychological health, so much so that researchers found shopping daily cuts the risk of premature death by an impressive 23% for women and 28% for men.  And, believe it or not,...

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Have Fun Learning At LCBT!

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London College Of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) gives just another reason to enrol onto one of their many courses; you can have fun while you learn! Their in-house events team work hard to arrange opportunities for students to work and learn in their chosen industry!  In the month of October LCBT had pop up salons at World Skills, Salon International and Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model Live.  Students were able to work at these events, to help them gain experience and improve their skills to match the industry standard! World Skills: The stand was always very busy!               Salon...

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Britain & Irelands Next Top Model Live: LCBT

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      Samantha Ria attended Britain & Irelands Next Top Model Live (BINTM) show this weekend, with London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT).               LCBT were an exhibitor,  sponsored by Revlon, and had students providing free treatments to clients.  Clients could choose to have a free manicure, neck, shoulder, back massage, or their make up done.  All make up was provided by Revlon.                The students worked very hard and at a fast...

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Tutorial: Marina and Illy

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Saturday morning aspiring photographer Marina, and aspiring stylist Illy, met with Samantha Ria for a tutorial session.  They took advice on how to prepare for a photoshoot, chose clothes from Samantha's wardrobe, and carried out their first fashion shoot! Behind the scenes Marina and Illy prepping the models hair.               Illy laid out the chosen outfits.:               Marina grabs some shots on a plain wall, with a view to be creative in post production.               The...

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LCBT at Salon International 2011

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On Saturday Samantha Ria worked at Salon International, with London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT).  Samantha acted as a host on the LCBT stand, organising client treatments with students.  The students were providing free manicures, massages and make up applications, on a first come, first served basis.  The day was a great success, with appointments flowing back to back, with many happy clients!   The LCBT stand: The prospectus: Samantha Ria at the stand's reception: The manicure table: The make-up artists chair: The stand overlooks the Babyliss...

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Love Long Lashes

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Today Samantha Ria learnt how to apply permanent false lashes.  By permanent, it means the lashes will stay on for around 2 weeks, providing they are looked after correctly.  She applied a combination of two extra long lengths to create a more glamourous look.  For courses in how to apply lashes, to yourself and others, visit www.lcbt.co.uk, and enhance your skill set!

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