Budding stylists of the future got a taste of life after college when ex-hairdressing student Jaymz Marsters returned to the College of West Anglia, on Tuesday 6 December, to give students a colour master class with a difference. Marsters, 26, currently works as a stylist in Taylor & Co, Downham Market, and is known for his “out-there”, far from boring designs and vibrant colours, with his work being recognised by big names in his field such as the Hairdresser’s Journal and other well-known publications. Besides editorial features in ‘behindthechair’, Modern Salon and Hairdressers Journal, Jaymz found himself demonstrating his now widely used colouring technique “Candy Lights” on stage at the Excel arena on behalf of Hairdressers Journal at Salon London 2016. Jaymz, who lives in Downham Market, lives and breathes his career. He takes his inspiration from popular Japanese culture, infusing his love for candy and cartoons with his passion for futuristic concepts. His keen eye for crazy colour concoctions has since gained him a prestigious sponsorship from Manic Panic, a well-respected colouring brand. Students were given a chance to talk to Jaymz and his sister, Lisa – also a trained hairdresser – about their experiences since leaving college ten years ago. They were then given colour demonstrations and got to show off what they can do, too. Jaymz was honoured to be invited back to the college. He said: “I really benefitted from my time at the College of West Anglia as it gave me the foot in the door and taught me the people skills I needed to progress in my career. My tutors were so passionate that they gave me that well-needed push in the right direction and it’s done me the world of good. I can’t believe how much the college has changed since I was last year; everything looks new! “I’m now in a contract with a big brand that I had always looked up to. Manic Panic actually approached me and asked me to work with them. Essentially, I test products before they reach the public. To be able to pass on my tips and tricks to the students at the college is great. There’s pressure in coming back to host a class in front of my ex-tutors but I hope the students have found it useful.” Lisa Gallacher, course director for hairdressing at the King’s Lynn campus, said: “I would like to thank Jaymz and Lisa for their visit. Students gained a wealth of knowledge and were inspired by Jaymz’s work. It is so nice to see a former student having such a successful career.” For more information about Jaymz’s work, visit his website http://www.jaymzmarsters.co.uk