STYLISTS of tomorrow proved they were a cut above the rest at a glamorous hair and beauty showcase event.

About 200 hair and beauty students at Bolton Community College showed off their talents at the Excel Exhibition Hall in Manchester Road.

Sarah Bleackley, college curriculum leader for hairdressing, said: "This annual event gives students a chance to show off their imaginative creations.

"There was so much talent in the room. Examiners were present at the event for our level three NVQ students, and they commented on the skills of other students, some of whom have only been doing the course for six months."

A catwalk show featuring the work of final-year students ended the day-long event.

Ms Bleackley said: "The grand finale had the wow' factor. The only place you would see a similar show would be at the London Fashion Show!"