But there was a problem: Robert was illiterate, with no reading and writing skills. Helen helped him, and in the first 2 years of his apprenticeship he learnt to read and write. He eventually finished his Tafe qualifications with a ‘high distinction’.
Now, 27 years later, Robert is still doing his passion: hairdressing. Whether he’s helping Helen out at the salon, or visiting the elderly or sick in their homes, hospital or nursing home, he does it all for the love of it. He loves hair care as much today as when he first picked up a pair of clippers at the age of 15.