Salons shine at first county-wide industry awards
 The first Hampshire Salon Awards 2018 '“ judged by industry professionals including award-winning and business guru David Drew and Paul Falltrick '“ took place at The Hilton, Ageas Bowl earlier this week.Â
Entertainment was provided by radio host and comedian Glenn Moore, who went on to host the awards.
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Hide AdSalon awards founder Kate Jeffery said:  '˜The awards are a chance for local salons to shine. Regional awards are important for the industry and the amazing hairdressing talent that works across the UK often goes unnoticed with the focus so heavily stemmed in London.
'˜The 2018 Hampshire Salon Awards has been one of the toughest yet for our panel to judge, the level of talent is so high. From the judges and I, a huge congratulations to all the worthy winners.'Â
People's Choice Award '“ Nirvana, West Street, FarehamÂ
Best Salon for Bridal Hair '“Â Lissy Hair and Beauty, Southampton
Marketing Trailblazer '“Â Jacks of London, Southampton
Best Salon for Hair Extensions'“ Xtend with Style, West Street, FarehamÂ
Best New or Refurbished Salon '“Â WeLove, Petersfield
Best Colour Salon '“ Rural Fringe Hair, Hartley Wintney
Creative Image Award '“Â Kerry Mather, KJM Salons, Fleet
Future Talent Award '“Â Gina Cadwallader, KJM Salons, Fleet
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Hide AdFreelance Hairdresser of the Year '“Â Laraine Rose, House of Hair, Eastleigh
Best Barber in Hampshire '“Â Jamie Martin, The Barbership, SouthseaÂ
Colourist of the Year '“Â Steven Christie, Lisa Edwards, FarehamÂ
Hairdressing Stylist of the Year '“Â Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith Salons, Fareham, Gosport and WaterloovilleÂ
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Hide AdBest Salon for Training '“Â The Hair Beauty & Barber Studio, BasingstokeÂ
Best Salon Team '“Â William and Mary, RingwoodÂ
Best Customer Experience '“Â Ooh la lah Salon, SouthseaÂ
Best Salon in Hampshire '“Â Tony Wood Hairdressing, Southsea
The Salon Awards also runs events in Sussex, Essex and Yorkshire. For more go to hampshiresalonawards.co.ukÂ