INDUSTRY professionals showcased their skills to celebrate the launch of a refurbished centre of excellence for hair, beauty, nails and media makeup at Riverside College.

The former Top2Toe has been given a £250,000 refurbishment and bas been rebranded Vita Salons.

Social media make up specialist Mitchell Hallidan and award winning bridal hair expert Gillian Roslan staged masterclasses,

Leading make up artists showed students how to create amazing special effects.

Lyn Rhodes, head of the centre of excellence: “The relaunch was a big success and a wonderful opportunity to showcase our fantastic Vita Salons, our talented team of tutors and the incredible work by our creative students.”

“Riverside College was awarded centre of excellence status in recognition of the outstanding success it has achieved and its national reputation for exceptional standards in all areas of hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail treatments and media makeup.

“Our newly refurbished Vita Salons will ensure we continue to give our students the best start in the industry.”

Top brands including Salon Services, Pierre Rene, Tatti Lashes and Mood Colour were demonstrated by company representatives providing expert advice and application tips.