Niagara College Hairstyling student Rikaya Santik from Niagara Falls brought home a gold medal win for Niagara College at the Skills Ontario competition in Toronto, while four other local students earned bronze medals.
Santik, an aspiring celebrity stylist, showed off her creative flair and technical skill, completing an updo, cornrows, a colour and a cut as part of the competition.
With her win, she will advance to the Skills Canada National Competition in Quebec City.
(Written by: Matt Latour)
