Helmet Hair!

Three students from Highlands College provided a range of treatments including blow dry and hair braiding in a pop-up salon last week.

“Helmet Hair” was a way of rewarding people taking part in our Love to Ride bike month challenge.

Highlands College Hair and Beauty Academy set up a pop-up salon in the Royal Square to provide a variety of hair and beauty treatments for people who arrived in town by pedal power. They also offered participants a 10% discount at their academy for future treatments in 2023.

Jane Burns, Sustainability and Climate Change Engagement Manager said:

“They are a truly brilliant team and we are so grateful that they took this event on and made it even better than we could have possibly imagined.”

Jane added:

“Tackling transport is a key part of our journey to net zero as it is our biggest source of on island carbon emissions 41%. Emissions from passenger cars accounts for a whopping 17.55% of all of our emissions (62,927 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2021.

A huge thank you to Ell Hopton for organising the day – she has done an amazing job of taking this slightly mad idea and making it happen!”

“As well as reducing our green house gas emissions we know cycling is good for our physical and mental health and is also kind to your wallet. Register today with Love to Ride and be in with the chance to win some amazing prizes – including team prizes.”

Claire Rowland, Marketing Manager with the Marketing, Design and Digital Team said:

“I enjoyed a refreshing ride this morning, followed by a delightful blow dry and relaxing hand massage. It was wonderful to be part of the Love to Ride campaign alongside a vibrant crowd. A big thank you to the Highlands team!”