Lia Bulauri

• Age: 21 years

Competitor in Skill: Hairdressing
Country: Georgia

How did you get interested in your skill?
From the very childhood I liked to play with hair, I loved making hairstyles to my family members

Where did you do your training for your skill?
I was training in Beauty Salon First for 3 months, then I entered college where I have studied for 6 months and had practice. After winning Wiorldskills Georgia I started training at Natali Academy.

How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
From my college, the competition also was announced on websites.

Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
My mother and myself - I must say both of us.

What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
I was very nervous and didn't actually believe in winning, just somewhere deep in my heart. The competition was very interesting and I am so lucky to win it.

Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
The selection period and announcing of winner was something breathtaking.

Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills
Since my involvement in Worldskills my life became more dynamic and I feel more energetic and try more tricks with hair while training.

Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
Sure, in training process I have learned some jobs I didnt know before.

What do you currently do? Where do you work?
Right now, I am mostly training for WSI.

What are your future career aspirations?
I wish to open my own beauty salon