IHB celebrates one year

Marking the first anniversary in October, Institute of Hair and Beauticians (IHB) hosted its annual graduation ceremony which saw the passing out of 32 talented and capable students who were awarded with the reputed international IVQ qualification in hairdressing and beauty therapy. In addition, 14 trainers who were given training on updated teaching methods for the year 2013/14 were awarded with IHB Approval Center Certificates.

Kasuni Bandara and Ramzi Rahman

Nayana Karunaratne with the newly launched Beauty Therapy Manual

The trainers who were awarded Approval Centre Renewal Certificated were from 11 training centers in Colombo and around the country that had registered with IHB for the 2011/2012 training period. These trainers were given free session on updated teaching systems of the OMC for 2013/2014 period to continue their operations as academies.

The Ceremony was graced by a host of industry experts including Janet Balasuriya, Chairperson of Janet Ayurveda and Ramzi Rahaman, Professional Hairstylist and Beautician. Amongst other distinguished guests apart from the students both current and past and trainers, were Krishantha Wisenthige, Deputy Head-Project and Services of The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL), Rohan Suriyapperuma, Manager Training-Colombo, FCCISL, Sunil Sayakkara, Business Development Manager - Kandy, (FCCISL), Dr. B. V. S. Hemantha Benaragama, Director, Medical Supplies Division, Cosmetics Devices and Drug Authority of Sri Lanka, Mufthi Hashim, Country Manager, City and Guilds Sri Lanka and the Board of Governors of IHB. The certificates and trophies were awarded to the students by the distinguished invitees present at the event.

The event was marked by the cutting of a special cake followed by an informational skit and presentation conducted by the current batch of students. The presentation mainly focused on the course content and the value of the qualification. Nayana Karunaratne launched the new edition of the Beauty Therapy text book in English. Encouraged by the remarkable progress it has achieved within the short time span of one year, IHB aims for further success through which they resolve to serve the industry and help raise standards of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy in Sri Lanka.