E’heng Chin – YG June 2011/12

“Hey, I’m E’heng. I joined this course in June as a spontaneous decision dragging my friend Matt with me. (P.S we are straight). The YG course has been the best random decision in my life. I have learnt so much since joining in June.

I feel confident now, my communication skills have improved and my hairdressing is getting better and better and I definitely feel more professional now and can’t wait to join the workforce and become a top hairdresser.

The Youth course was superb, it is the same as the elementary course except it is free but you miss out on the equipment bag. I bought one anyway even though you can use the equipment provided. After a month of the course I felt like everyone else, just learning and helping each other.

Everyone here at Premier Lower Hutt, is fun, helpful and friendly. I am glad I was given this opportunity to try something new for free and it is safe to say, I have found my career.

You should definitely give it a shot, anyone can do it with a bit of hard work and motivation, don’t be shy! You’ll fit in!”

Letter to Premier

 Just over five years ago I emigrated from South Africa to New Zealand.  I was in a country that I did not know and surrounded by people that I did not know.  Everything was so overwhelming and different.  I knew what I wanted to do but had no idea where to begin.  I wanted to become a hairdresser so I had to find the best place where I would feel comfortable to study.  I did a great deal of researching different places and options to do my hairdressing course and Premier Hairdressing College just stood out from all other places.   From the moment I made my first phone call to get information on their courses the tutors have been nothing but friendly and helpful.  They treat everyone with the utmost respect and encourage us to complete every task with a very high standard.

Even though I sometimes did not believe in myself, the tutors always encouraged me and believed in me.   Premier Hairdressing College acknowledges everybody's way of learning and makes sure that everyones needs are met.  They have provided a safe environment to study in and make the course interesting and enjoyable.   Premier welcomes everyone from all cultures and never did they make me feel as if my culture is less important than others.  They and the fellow students made me feel so welcome.

Premier gave me new skills, knowledge, friends for life, encouragement, motivation and opportunities but most of all they made me believe in myself and for that I will always be very grateful.  Thanks to Premier Hairdressing College.  I know that I will become a great hairdresser one day because I am getting the best education I need to achieve my professional goal.

Charmaine Wium