Anh Tai - from a country boy to a judge on Vietnam Hair Idol
(Baonghean.vn) - Just returned from the press conference of the Vietnam Hair Idol 2016 contest, Anh Tai(Vinh City - Nghe An),One of the 10 coaches and judges shares his feelings about this competition.
Mr. Tai said, Searching for Vietnam Hair Idol 2016 is a reality TV show that welcomes all young hair stylists across the country to register to participate.
At the same time, this is also a classy, fair and professional playground, providing opportunities for hair stylists to express their passion and aspiration to reach the most glorious podium of the Vietnamese hair industry.
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Hairstylist Anh Tai is taking care of the contestant's hair in the Hair Stylist 2015 competition. |
As a coach and judge of the competition, Anh Tai seems to see himself in the early days of his career in the faces of today's contestants. "I was born and raised in a very difficult family economic situation. Not having the opportunity to study, I soon realized my passion for hair styling" - Anh Tai shared.
After a period of traveling from the South to the North and not hesitating to work for hire to make a living, in 2001, he returned to his hometown and decided to seek an apprenticeship at a small barber shop run by an elderly barber in Dien Chau town. After learning how to cut hair beautifully, he opened a small barber shop and made a living with his wife and children.
From the initial small hair salon in his hometown, overcoming many challenges, up to now, Anh Tai hair salon in Vinh city has affirmed its position in the hair salon system in Nghe An in particular and the whole country in general.
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Mr. Tai with his unique hairstyle. |
“The hairstyling profession is not as glamorous as people think, but behind it are hardships, difficulties, and fierce competition. To improve my qualifications and skills, I had to register for professional training courses in countries with developed hair fashion industries such as: Tony & Guy in Singapore and Beijing (China), Vidal Sassoon in Spain, Elle in Malaysia, Korea ...” - Anh Tai shared.
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Anh Tai and the powerful coaching team of the Vietnam Hair Idol 2016 competition |
Therefore, when being a coach and judge of the Vietnam Hair Idol 2016 contest, hair stylist Anh Tai wants to send a message to young hair stylists: Never stop trying and making efforts because on the road to success there are no lazy people.
Hair stylist Anh Tai Real name: Nguyen Van Tai Year of birth: 1979 Hometown: Dien Truong (Dien Chau) Outstanding achievements: Second prize in the Northern region and Fourth prize nationwide in the contest “National Excellent Hair Stylists 2007”; National Gold Prize from the contest Vietnam Top Hair Stylist 2015…. |
Thien Thien