Hairdressing Fundraiser in aid of Skincare Charity

Level 3 Hairdressing students at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) are holding a fund-raising event in aid of skincare charity DEBRA from 9am – 12 noon on Wednesday 14 January at Shadeka,  the college’s hair salon at the Lisburn Campus.

DEBRA is the national charity and support organisation for people with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Inherited EB is a group of rare and incredibly painful genetic skin conditions that cause the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. It is often referred to as ‘butterfly skin’ as sufferers have skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wings.

SERC Hairdressing lecturer Lynn Rainey said, “As part of the students’ assessment, they are required to plan, organise and promote an event for charity which will give them the opportunity to deliver a range of hairdressing treatments for clients, to include OLAPLEX treatments, blow-dry, up-styles and heated curls."

She added, “The students decided to support DEBRA as one of their classmates - and members of her family - suffer from the condition which affects around 5000 people in the UK.  Learning about the rare condition, and how it impacts everyday life, prompted them to support the charity which supports their friend."  

The students are asking for a donation to DEBRA in lieu of payment for treatments on the day. They will also be selling raffle tickets for prizes to boost donations.