One of the largest national competitions for hairdressers and beauticians to display their talents, the National Awards has created many benchmarks in the industry and elevated the standards to an international level.
This year, Over 100 hairdressers and beauticians from island-wide will display their expertise to a group of eminent International judges.
All registered contestants are given free training by some of the most renowned hairdressers and beauticians in the industry.
As a result, the contesters will receive a rare opportunity to develop their skills and perform at their optimum.
The competition which conforms to international regulations will consist of 13 distinct categories including Ladies Fashion Day Hair Style, Gents Progressive Cut and Style, Ladies Hair by Night, Ladies Individual Fantasy Nails, Ladies Individual Bridal Hair Style and Ladies Individual Bridal Makeup.
The event will conclude with the awards ceremony commencing at 6pm.
“We are very grateful to My Chemist Group for being a generous co-sponsor of the event and partnering with the Association’s efforts to promote training and education for those in the local hair and beauty care industry.
A unique opportunity for local hairdressers and beauticians to display their creative abilities, the competition is a stepping stone for contestants to compete at international level” said Nayana Karunaratne, SLAHAB Founder President.
This year’s colorful event will be marked by trade stalls and demonstrations throughout the day by leading brands in the hair and beauty care industry.
As the co-sponsor of the event, My Chemist group will demonstrate the use of a range of ‘Dermacolor’ makeup products and ‘Basicare’ beauty care accessories.
“My Chemist Group is pleased to contribute towards the development of Sri Lanka’s beauty and hair care industry by co-sponsoring the SLAHAB National Awards 2016.
The two leading brands of My Chemist Group, ‘Dermacolor’ and ‘Basicare’ offer specialised skin and beauty care products that create chic and trendy looks to suite any fashionista” stated Sarath Jayasekara, Director of My Chemist International.
The SLAHAB will also launch a new magazine titled ‘Pride & Glory’ at the event.
This quarterly magazine will consist of health and beauty care related articles from renowned beauticians and doctors in Sri Lanka.
In 2017, SLAHAB plans to celebrate its 20th milestone with a gala event showcasing the work of esteemed hairdressers and beauticians in the country.
Caption:
1.) Sarath Jayasekara, Director of My Chemist International handing over the sponsorship cheque to Nayana Karunaratne, Founder President of SLAHAB
2.) SLAHAB National Awards 2015
