Leeds salons up for prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Awards as they bounce back from pandemic

By Abbey Maclure
Published 30th Jan 2022, 16:30 BST
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A number of Leeds salons have been shortlisted for the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2022.

The awards celebrate the finest talent in the industry, providing support for businesses large and small and new opportunities on social media.

Among the finalists are Shona Bradley of Doll Beauty and Aesthetics, who charted her journey as a beautician with the Yorkshire Evening Post, The Beauty Coven in Chapel Allerton and Garforth hairdresser Samantha Hughes.

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Samantha, 32, has worked at Stephen Pressley Hair Design for more than eight years and is up for Hair Stylist of the Year.

The team at the Beauty Coven, Chapel Allerton, up for Best New Salon in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2022The team at the Beauty Coven, Chapel Allerton, up for Best New Salon in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2022
The team at the Beauty Coven, Chapel Allerton, up for Best New Salon in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2022

She has only recently returned from maternity leave and said coming away with the award would be a big boost after a turbulent two years for the hair and beauty sector.

“I love to make people feel amazing, fabulous and confident," Samantha said.

“I was shocked to be shortlisted. In the application, I mentioned my biggest inspiration - Guy Kremer. I went on a course with him two years ago and he’s so passionate about hair.

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