A SALON in Weston-super-Mare has claimed two awards at the recent British Hairdressing Awards.

Smarest73, on the Boulevard in Weston, was among the best in the business at the awards ceremony held at the JW Marriott hotel in London on November 28.

Steven Smart from Smartest73 was named the Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year.

It was also the third time he won the award meaning he has now been inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame.

He said: “This is my third award, and the Hall of Fame, so I am incredibly proud. Thank you so much to Schwarzkopf Professional and HJ for putting on such an incredible event, as always.

"Thank you to all the judges, and a big thank you to my amazing wife, Debra Smart, who does the makeup and the styling for my collections. Without her hard work and support I couldn't do it.”

A lot of the award winners on the evening were from big companies in London, Smart said he is proud to serve the people of the South West.

"I want to make it clear that I am so happy to represent the people of Weston-super-Mare and the South West.

"My team and I are so proud to offer this level of service and quality to our community and we thank them for all the support."

Weston Mercury: Jo Lomax collects her award.Jo Lomax collects her award. (Image: Contributed)

Jo Lomax from Smartest73 was also awarded the Trend Image of the Year Award.

After receiving the award she said: "Thank you so much to Steven Smart, and everyone else for your amazing support. I can’t believe this is actually happening."

Steven Smart said of Jo: "She deserved this award so much, congratulations to Jo. The team is proud of her efforts, it was her first time entering the competition and to be nominated and win is amazing."

SMARTEST73 is the brainchild of Steven Smart, a man who always wanted to make a difference to the hairdressing industry.

In 1999 he opened the salon which was then named HAIR WIZARD, and then in 2008 a re-brand of the company saw the name change to SMARTEST73.

Since then the salon has become recognised as the best and most respected salon in the South West area.