The only way is up! reed salon wins best salon in essex

On the 5th November the elite salon and hairdressers of Essex met for a soiree and to crown the winners in the Essex Salon Awards. The ceremony welcomed 250 hair industry professionals to recognise the successes of a wide range of talented individuals, businesses and team accomplishments within the county of Essex, with Errol Douglas MBE presenting. Kate Jeffery, Director of Essex Salon Awards said; "We are very excited to have hosted the inaugural Essex Salon Awards with great success. Awards are always an uplifting occasion, giving us the opportunity to recognise the dedication, innovation and creativity of our sector. To have support from the industry, and have so many salons and hairdressers take part - to see the people of Essex voting in thousands for their favourite hair salons, it is surely a testament to the quality of talented hairdressers and salon owners we have here in Essex. We can’t wait for next year!" Reed Salon scooped the 'Best Salon in Essex' award on the night much to the glee of the Vicki Meredith and Jane Williams who collected the award with their team on the night. The talented winners of the other eleven awards are as follows: • People’s Choice Award - Lucy’s Hair Salon, South Ockendon • Best Customer Experience - MACK, Chelmsford; • Best New or Refurbished Salon - Bijou, Woodford • Best Salon for Bridal Hair - Gregory Dean Salon, Leigh-on-Sea • Best Use of Social Media, Claire Marie, Luxurious HB, Chelmsford • Best Salon Team, TIKADI, Theydon Bois • Creative Image of the Year - Paul Falltrick, GFC Hairdressing, Hornchurch • Colourist of the Year - Shelby Kinnear, Raymond Bottone, Brentwood • Mobile Hairdresser of the Year - Claire Marie, Luxurious HB, Chelmsford • Future Talent Award - Ellie Bond, Spargo, Brentwood • Best Hair Extension Specialist - Abigail Butler, Strictly Xtended, Harlow For more information visit www.essexsalonawards.co.uk