2024

What’s it all about? The ultimate finishing school for hair extensionists who are looking to develop their skills in several attachment methods and to expand their creativity on stage and in print. PROJECT Extend will allow you to become the best in the hair extension business.

You’ll get to meet like-minded participants from other salon backgrounds. Making new friends and having fun are also part of the package!

The project days will consist of hair loss, Trichology, wig making, perfectioning pre-bonded, tapes, micro and nano ring extensions plus learning new methods, colour and creativity.

In addition, a photoshoot with a top photographer is included. Plus of course your Grand Finale where you will get to perform with your team in front a live audience, showcasing all the skills you have learnt on your team journey!

“NEW for 2023 this innovative Project has already exceeded my expectations. The PROJECT provides opportunities for you to share your passion, explore new ideas and involves lots of team building. As well as the in-depth education from the brand partners, which is incredible.” Michelle Griffin, PROJECT Extend Team Leader

Team days This will be an amazing year for any extensionist with inspirational guest mentors.

The PROJECT will include a minimum of 8 team days*, spread over the project year. Plus a team photoshoot and stage time at the PROJECTS Finale. Please note the PROJECT Leader may add additional dates to be agreed with the team. *Please note the team days would normally fall on a Monday but depending on the venue they may fall on another day in the week.

We are extremely proud and honoured to have the amazing support of our mentors who support our projects each year.

Spending the day with Trichology Expert Steven Goldsworthy

Spending the day with brand partner Lobox Extensions

What the mentors say...

“The Fellowship is a fantastic community of talented and hardworking people with some of the best education opportunities in the industry, the PROJECTS being a prime example. It is so important in our industry to be able to give back, pass on our skills and help PROJECT Extend was a no brainer for me. I’ve always loved the Fellowship and since my Presidency, joining the mentoring team has been a great way to stay involved and stay connected.” Steven Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy

“It was an absolute pleasure to train the PROJECT Extend team on my pre-bonded hair extensions method at our salon recently. The team were brilliant and showed an enormous amount of enthusiasm to further enhance their skills in pre-bonded hair extension application techniques. It was also very refreshing to mentor like-minded hair extensionists and I am truly honoured to have been given this opportunity by Michelle and the Fellowship to help the PROJECT Extend team in their journey in becoming the best of the best!” Inanch Emir, Inanch London

Why should I apply? PROJECT Extend, will help you perfect your skills and learn new systems. You will learn how to blend and cut hair extensions, as well as understanding the hair extension brands.

You will be part of an amazing photoshoot collection to enable you to enter competitions. Ultimately to be seen in the hair industry and create a platform with hair extensions for yourself.

What the students say...

“Being part of project extend has been a massive goal in my career, to be mentored by the industries finest is one of the bonuses of being part of a great team, expanding your knowledge and for me personally getting to do stage work and photoshoots, being part of the team opens doors for you as a creative and without a doubt I would do this every year if given the chance” Emma Holt, Bcreative Hair

“As a salon owner it’s easy to put your career advancement at the back of the queue. I wanted to get myself back out there, PROJECT Extend just sang to me. It was everything I was passionate about. What an amazing opportunity to spend time with industry leaders and a group of strangers, who share the same passion, whom have already become great friends. The opportunities you get are just priceless. It’s so nice to be part of a team that you can talk to on a real level and to have a mentor that is there for you, if you want career advancements they can help! It’s so much more than a year of mentoring!” Jamie Hadleigh, Aspire Creative

PROJECT Extend Achiever of the Year Award All participants on the PROJECT Extend course will be constantly assessed on attendance, presentation and course work. The project facilitators will be looking out for (and giving marks) based on commitment, hard work and talent.

At the Finale in November, 3 team members will be announced as Finalists of the PROJECT Extend Achiever of the Year. The winner of the Award will be announced at the Fellowship Hair & Luncheon Awards in December.

What the employer says... “The Fellowship PROJECTS have had a fantastic impact both on the growth of our team individually and of the ongoing success of the salon, having had team members on PROJECT X, PROJECT Colour, PROJECT Men and the new this year PROJECT Extend. The top class education and knowledge given to the team is outstanding and the opportunities we have been given on stages and platforms on TV, online and across the UK and internationally would never have happened without the help of the Fellowship and our team members participation in the PROJECTS. We have all been educated in all areas of our amazing craft from the very best in our industry and we are all so very grateful. My business would not be where it is today without the support and guidance of the Fellowship it really is "AMAZING” Marlene Lamont, Urban Hair & Beauty

Photo: 2022 Fellowship Hair & Luncheon Award winners.

How to apply Applying is easy:

• Simply upload 3 images that showcase your work. 

• A brief resume about yourself and your career to date.

• A 2 minute video, telling us about yourself, your ambitions and what you want to achieve on the PROJECT.

• Entries are via our portal: www.fellowship.awardsplatform.com

• PROJECT Fee £2,995.00 + VAT (payable by 31st January 2024*)

*Payment by instalment is available, subject to credit checks.

Please note travel, accommodation, kit & models are not included. However, there may be occasions a sponsor will provide products on the PROJECT team day.

Please note applicants must be a FELLOWSHIP MEMBER to apply and remain a member throughout their time on the PROJECT.

Applications Open 4 September 2023

Applications Close 13 November 2023

Team Announced 5 December 2023 SCAN HERE TO APPLY

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