Heather
Lecturer in Beauty Therapy
Hi, I'm Heather and I currently teach on the Level 2 Beauty Therapy course here at Weston College. After training for 2 years at College in Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy, I worked in a Spa as a Beauty Therapist for 15 years where I gained further experience in many different product brands and their specialised treatments. After the 15 years at the Spa, I took my next steps into teaching what I love doing to others! I still continue to practice beauty treatments on my family and friends to keep my skills fresh!
My aim is to motivate and inspire our new learners to become the best Beauty Therapist they can be! I am mostly inspired when i can see that they have a passion for the industry and watching them individually develop skills from start to finish. That lightbulb moment when they just get it, is one of the best feelings ever!
My advice to any students would be to trust us to guide you within career development, take every opportunity you can to continue learning your new trade and if you have a passion for the industry, start practicing as much as you can now, especially painting nails and start looking into where you could complete work experience hours. Also start reading up on all beauty related content.
Working in the Beauty industry is hard work but so rewarding. Supporting clients with both their physical treatment needs and emotional well-being too, provides me with a warm feeling that I have made their day a little bit brighter.
Remember that "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone!"