EuroStreet offers young people the chance to master hairdressing skills

Culture Liverpool’s EuroStreet Programme has invited young people to learn hair, makeup, beauty and nail art skills!

Brook Community Training is one of over 60 community groups and grassroots organisations to receive a EuroGrant, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to spread the Eurovision magic across Liverpool City Region.

They has been selected by Culture Liverpool to provide twice-weekly sessions for young people aged 10-18, and individuals with special educational needs or disabilities up to the age of 25, as part of the host city’s EuroStreet program.

The sessions run from 4pm – 6pm every Monday and Wednesday (except 29 May, which is a Bank Holiday) until 14 June.

Claire McColgan CBE, Director of Culture Liverpool said:

“If there’s one thing the people of Liverpool City Region and Eurovision Song Contestants have in common, it’s that they wouldn’t be seen in public without immaculate hair and nails!

“From beehives and bouffants, to bangs and bobs, the hairstyles of Eurovision through the decades are as iconic as the songs themselves. Who could forget Lulu’s gorgeous beehive when she won the Contest for the UK back in 1969, or Conchita Wurst’s glossy locks paired with a beard?

“Throughout history, hair has played a significant role in our society and is intrinsically linked to our cultural identity. This is a fabulous project teaching children and young people about the heritage of different hairstyles and what they represent, as well as picking up skills to potentially pursue a career in the hair and beauty industry.”