On Sept. 27, the 48th WorldSkills Competition concluded in Shanghai. Li Xin, a contestant in the Hairdressing category from Sichuan province and a student at Chengdu Omandi Technical School under China East Education Group, took to the podium to win a silver medal for Team China.

Li Xin (center) views a hairstyle she created. Photo by Wei Wei

Born in 2006, Li began her studies at a beauty industry vocational school in 2022. From campus selection trials to the provincial training squad, and from provincial competitions to the national stage, she made steady progress over just more than two years, completing a transformation from "hairdressing apprentice" to "elite skilled professional" .

Li Xin (second from right) won the silver medal in the Hairdressing category. Photo by Wei Wei

She previously won multiple gold medals at the national finals of the 5th National Vocational Skills Competition for the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry.

Li Xin drapes the five-star red flag over her shoulders at the closing ceremony of the 48th WorldSkills Competition. Photo by Wei Wei

Hailed as a one-in-ten-thousand talent, Li remains clear-headed: "I am not a particularly gifted contestant. I am a girl who can endure hardship and strive toward my goals."

Li Xin (left), a hairdressing contestant from Sichuan Province and a student at Chengdu Omandi Technical School under China East Education Group. Photo by Wei Wei

It is understood that in previous editions of the WorldSkills Competition's Hairdressing category, Chinese contestants have won three gold medals and one silver medal.

Li Xin won the silver medal in the hairdressing category. Photo by Wei Wei

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