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New Awards Launched for Essex Hair Salons and Hairdressers

Newly launched for 2017 the Essex Salon Awards will recognise the endeavours of the best performing salons, hairdressers and barbers in Essex - shining the spotlight on those who deliver exceptional quality and excellence.

The much-anticipated Essex Salon Awards will be hosted at Orsett Hall in Essex, on the 5th November 2017.

With more than 1600 hair salons, barbers and freelance hairdressers in the county, the awards will provide the perfect platform to celebrate and acknowledge the success of some of the most creative, dynamic and innovative salons and hairdressers within the hair industry.

The Essex Salon Awards will be judged by a panel of admired industry leaders, their votes will decide who will be crowned the winner of the following prestigious award categories:




















The Essex Salon Awards will showcase the region's most talented teams and individual stylists as the best in Essex, elevating their profile to enhance customer loyalty and attract new business. The awards have already attracted interest from salons and hairdressers from across Essex, with early indications exceeding 60 entries, with many more anticipated.

Several top industry brands are already supporting the event including, headline sponsors, Alan Howard, category sponsors Fudge Professional, Sexy Hair, Alfa Italia, Jet Hairdressing Academy, GNS Professional.

Kate Jeffery, founder of the Essex Salon Awards said: The Essex Salon Awards were launched to really shine a spotlight on hairdressing talent within Essex, offering a platform for Essex based businesses to gain recognition locally for their excellence. The awards have been met with a fantastic response, from the esteemed judging panel, sponsors and those who have entered so far - it is really very exciting for the future of Essex hairdressing. The finalists will be announced in August 2017.

Salons can register their interest or obtain more information about the Essex Salon Awards at www.essexsalonawards.co.uk

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