Leah

What is your name and Job title?

Leah Cartlidge, Apprentice.

How long have you been a stylist? Tell us about your hairdressing experience so far?

I have worked in hairdressing since I was 14 years old. I started doing a Saturday job and am now in college one day a week and in the salon the rest of the time.

Which styles or colours do you love doing? Why do you love doing these styles/colours?

I thoroughly enjoy most aspects of hairdressing. Doing my level 2/3 means I’m learning all the time.

What do you love about being a hairdresser?

I enjoy making people feel comfortable and reassured in the salon. I also enjoy training either on models or blockheads.

Who or what inspires you to create fabulous hair?

The team I work with and see the fabulous experience they provide as I love to learn.

What is your ultimate ambition?

I want to stay with the team, learn as much as I can, and do competition work.

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Ambitious, Reliable, Polite.

Tell us something about you that would surprise others.

I enjoy overcoming challenges because people think I am not that confident.