Potchefstroom Academy showcased the creative minds of their first- and second-year hairdressing students during the Utopia Hair Show on Friday, 20 October.

Numerous unique and bold ideas were presented as part of the “Out of this World” and “Imminent” categories that took on the theme of Utopia – where everything is in a space of ideal perfection.

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A wave of colourful makeup, awe-inspiring hairstyles and eclectic dresses were on display, with each student bringing their unique ideas to life through models who showed off their creations.

Countless hours of planning and effort went into some of these intricate and perfectionist designs that wowed the audience and left them begging for more.

Photos: Wouter Pienaar

Here are the podium places:

Out of this world (First year students):

1 – Liza Janse van Vuuren

2 – Carla Uys

3 – Su-Mari Pieterse.

Imminent (Second year students):

Zelmari Snyman – Winner

Krisinda Richter – Judges’ special award

Open section Futurama & Robotic Bride: Anel Bezuidenhout – Winner.