A SALISBURY hairdresser has scooped third place in a national hairdressing contest.

Steve Hall, who works at Heaven Hair, entered the Female Fashion Look category of the Britain's Best contest, run by the National Hairdressers' Federation (NHF).

With a record number of entries across the 11 categories, this year's Britain's Best was particularly hard-fought, making Heaven Hair's win even more impressive.

NHF president Paul Curry said: “My congratulations go out to all this year's winners.

“The competition was intense and the skill and creativity on show from all the teams was truly breathtaking.

“For Steve to come third in his category was an amazing performance, and the whole salon team should be very proud.”