Two of Paul James Hairdressing’s finest made the finals of the Biosense Apprentice of the year amongst 10 other strong competitors in the hairdressing industry.
Biosense a professional haircare product range received over 30 high-quality portfolios consisting of stylists who have less than two years of ‘industry experience’ and the following 12 finalists were chosen.
- Nomfundo Sokhela – Blu Gel Hair Salon
- Shana-lee Theresa Van Der Byl – Blu Gel Hair Salon
- Varushka Govindasamy – Blu Gel Hair Salon
- Jesse Gallant – Images 1
- Tuane Van Der Merwe – Images 1
- Eve Webb – Paul James Hairdressing
- Lenandre Steyn – Paul James Hairdressing
- Alicia Engelbrecht – Samuel Beck Hair Dressing
- Ivanca Adendorf – Samuel Beck Hair Dressing
- Lee Koegelenberg – Serwalo Hair Academy and Salon
- Cherise Steyn – Serwalo Hair Academy and Salon
- Glenvour Wayne Fredericks – Backlash Hair Design
Paul Fox who is the mastermind behind the phenomenon that is Paul James Hairdressing had the following to say. ” I am exceptionally proud of Eve and Lenandre but the hard work starts now. We are all rooting for you. Do it the #PJWay.”
“I feel excited, nervous and amazed by the opportunity in front of me. My motivation is breaking out of the box, I look up to a lot of great hairdressers that have all motivated me in their own way. I feel blessed to be apart of a team that keeps me on my toes, providing us with constant training and opportunities to be the best hairdresser I can be.
Lenandre Steyn from Paul James Hair dressing in Redruth Village
I am going to do everything in my power to win and challenge myself to be different from the rest.”

“Lenandre is a second-year apprentice at Paul James Redruth and we are so proud that she has been selected as a finalist for the Biosene Apprentice of the year competition. Lenandre is the 4th apprentice from Paul James New Redruth Village to be selected for the finals of this national and very prestigious competition. Well done Lenandre and good luck from all of us.
Karen Pender, Partner from Paul James Hairdressing Redruth Village.
“I’m nervous but very excited to be competing in the finals. I am motivated by my love and passion for hair. I love working for Paul James Hairdressing and am grateful for all the opportunities and support I have been given by Paul and my colleagues.
Eve Webb from Paul James Hairdressing in Mall of the South.
I plan on practising and refining my techniques overall I’m going to do my best to win.”
The finals are taking place on Sunday, the 1st of September 2019 and will be part of the Twincare Awards Dinner, where the country’s top salons and business owners will be attending.