A Cranham hairdressers has been named as one of the winners at a national awards event.
HUN Hair Bar in Front Lane was named as a winner in the Best Colour Salon category at the Salon Awards 2023.
It was named among 33 other winners in that category, and only one of two in London.
The Salon Awards, which started in 2017, claims on its website to be the sole UK hair industry awards where hair professionals can compete regionally.
Stephanie Madley, HUN owner, said she was surprised but proud of her team to take the award.
"The whole team worked so hard, so it was an amazing feeling to have the recognition from such a huge awards," Stephanie added.
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Nikki Gilman, newly-qualified at HUN, also won Apprentice of the Year.
Stephanie said that success at HUN had not always been a given, due to challenging years during the Covid pandemic.
"Three years on and we are now thriving as a small award winning salon in Cranham," she added.
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