College Star – Denman’s Big Blowout Competition 2025 attracted a record 650 entries and it’s only in its second year. The easy access online only competition asks College students to submit just four images of their best blow-dry with a chance to win £1000. This year the College Star title went to Mollie Dwyer from Wigan and Leigh College. Mollie’s long glossy curly blow-dry captivated the judges as the balance and finish were outstanding. Mollie said “I think the competition is a good way for young students to show their skills and ability. I was very shocked to win the title but at the same time very proud of myself! I am planning on saving my winnings.” Mollie won a £1000 cash prize and a bundle of Denman tools worth £200 for her college department (plus a Denman College Styling Kit of course!).
Mollie’s own tutor, Victoria Mawson, Hairdressing Lecturer from Wigan and Leigh College, was also gifted a £250 cash prize because Denman knows the pivotal role course lecturers play in encouraging and motivating students to get involved in competitions. Victoria said “I think it is a brilliant competition which gives all students the chance to show off their skills. Encouraging students to enter competitions such as the Denman’s Big Blowout improves confidence in their skills and importantly, they all enjoy doing it too.”
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