Elle Passion provides International NVQ/IVQ courses in Hair education in India, affiliated to City & Guilds London, supported by Schwarzkopf Professional

June 13, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
Elle Passion, a premium salon and spa, formally inaugurated its Hair Academy in Faridabad in the presence of two top City and Guilds officials: Mrs Sabina Pillai, Regional Representative (Asia Pacific) and Mrs Seema Malhotra (City and Guilds, Verifier Team).

Elle Passion Professional Hair Academy is the first of its kind and the only hair and beauty educational centre in Faridabad that is affiliated to the prestigious City and Guilds, a London-based, leading international Vocational Training Certified Institution. City and Guilds assesses skills that are of practical value in the work place. These skills are recognised for their quality and are valued by employers in every sector of business. Said Ms Sabina Pillai (Regional Representative, Asia Pacific) City & Guilds, "Vocational qualifications are globally recognised and have already benefited millions of people worldwide. They allow candidates to use theoretical and practical skills they have acquired to gain employment, as an entry to higher education or as a means to individual growth in over 80 countries." Not too long ago, hairstyling was considered as a low-paying escape route for people who were not able to do well in their careers. Things have changed dramatically now.

With changing habits and lifestyle, styling and grooming have become a must for anyone who wants to achieve success in life. Hairstyling has emerged as one of the most glamorous and rewarding careers for youngsters. Hairstyling could provide exciting, glamorous and global career opportunities as management and medicine, if one trains with the right people, commented Subodh Singh, Founder Member and Chief of Academy.

"We are recognized up to level 3 courses (highest available in India) to conduct - 34 weeks Graduate Program in Hair (For Beginners), 12 weeks Master Diploma in Hairstyling (for Beginners and mid-way Hairstylists) and Short term courses for Creative Cutting /Advance Coloring/ Chemical Treatments (for experienced Hairstylists who want to advance their skills," added Veenu Singh, Creative Director and Technical Head, Elle Passion Academy.

The academy is working in tandem with Schwarzkopf Professional, a German hair care major in India. Students will be awarded separate certificates for advance coloring and chemical courses directly from Schwarzkopf Corporate.

Commenting on the qualifications necessary to enter the academy, Veenu Singh said: "To do well in hairstyling you need to have creative mind, positive aptitude and attitude, flair to meet and understand people, good communication skills, preferably 10+2 passed. Knowledge about angles and geometry will help," she said. "Good stylists are in great demand across the globe. You may have tremendous opportunities with leading hotels worldwide, cruise ships, salon and spas, media houses, film & threatre, event management companies, fashion photographers, big celebrities, beauty and hair care corporate houses and much more exciting places. Over and above, you may have a chance to wield your own scissors by opening your own salon and be independent at any stage in your life. If you have skills, you may choose to work in the country of your choice. No other career will give you such freedom. Please remember that there is no shortcut to success. You need the right kind of education, the passion to perform, able career counseling and many years of hard work and dedication to establish yourself in this career," added Mr Singh.

Elle Passion Professional Hair Academy SCF 9, Sector 17 Faridabad, Haryana 121002, India

T +91 129 2222005, 4075266 E - academy@ellepassion-india.com



Elle Passion Salon, Spa & Academy
SCF 9, Sector 17
Faridabad
Haryana
121002, India
T - 91 0129 2222005, 4075266
www.ellepassion-india.com

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