AN ABERSYCHAN hairdresser has won the title of hair stylist of the year at the British Hair And Beauty Awards 2015.

Syran John, of Syran John Hairdressing, Broad Street, Pontypool, won the title at the awards that celebrated those in the hair and beauty industry who “put 100 per cent into their work to help everyone make feel and look fantastic”.

On hearing the news of her win, Ms John said: “I can’t believe it, it’s really an amazing feeling to think that the panel of judges selected me from the finalists, I’m happy to bring the title back to South Wales.

“There were eight in my category in the final. I think it went on the portfolio.”

UK hairdressers reached the finals of the competition through an online voting system.

A panel of judges later selected Mrs John and the other award winners.

The two-part processes involved Ms John creating a portfolio document for judging.

The award organisers said judges may use criteria including mystery calls to salons to pick up on their customer care skills adding their portfolios and other supporting evidence would help them select winners.

The salon is celebrating after scooping the hairstylist gong on March 30.

For more information about the Syran John salon, contact 01494 775115 or visit www.syranjohnhairdressing.com.