Ling tells us about the exacting requirements of the haird styles – they must be up and out of the face for health and safety reasons. Etihad cabin crew can not have any loose hair. The school gives the trainees a demonstration of a hairstyle and then they are required to attempt them themselves. There are a variety of styles that the participants are taught to do in order to look great at all time; Ling demonstrates two.
Ling shows us a French twist style, where she fixes the hair with a band and then proceeds to twist the hair over the band and fix it with a clip – pushing the hair upwards and around. ‘Detail is important here,’ Aubrey explains, as Ling delicately combs the hair to be completely flat.
She also shows us a stylish bun, which you can try yourself, see our step-by-step guide.
Men’s hair always needs to be short and neat; hair cannot be longer than 5cms, and they must be clean-shaven at all times, ensuring perfect presentation.