A local hairdresser won first place at The UK Hair and Beauty Awards this weekend.

Christine Pridmore, an independent business owner and the owner of Hair at Christine's in Oakham, won first place in the 'Best for Blonde' category at the national event, which took place on Saturday 22 April 2023.

The award ceremony, which took place in Birmingham, saw 100's of hair and beauty experts competing for recognition, with a range of Rutland and Oakham-based stylists having been nominated for the East of England awards.

This included Hair & Beauty by Emily Training Academy. Emily was nominated as one of the top 10 for 'Excellence in Education'. Read more here.

Best for Blonde award. Image credit: Hair at Christine's.

Christine, owner of Hair at Christine's, said: "I'm honestly still in shock and it hasn't sunk in yet. I am so lucky to have a job I'm passionate about and enjoy.

"As my clients will know, my true passion is blonde, so to be the winner of best for blonde for the East of England is a dream I never thought would come true. Just goes to show that hard work pays off and I will never stop learning and trying to be the best I can be.

"Thank you all for your continued support towards me and my small business."

Christine with her award. Image credit: Hair at Christine's.

Congratulations Christine!

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