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RAINBOW ROOM INTERNATIONAL, GLASGOW

Fifteen times winners of Rainbow Room International’s own award awards, directors Dylan and Yasmine have nurtured first class teamwork, creative incentives, soaring sales targets and dynamic PR and marketing, but the George Square team has achieved national success with Most Wanted’s sought-after BEST SALON TEAM title.

BEST ONLINE SALON
For a salon or salon group that has embraced new technology with proven business results

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VOODOU, LIVERPOOL

With over 14,000 Facebook fans and 35,000 email contacts, Voodou is using social marketing to the max. With ‘Last Minute’ offers for services at a snip of the price and downloadable advice, Voodou is leading the way as digital dynamos.

BEST LOCAL SALON
For the salon that best serves its local community

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JAS HAIR, SALISBURY

Jayne Prigent is dedicated to getting qualified hairdressers into work by providing the best employment advice service; a unique event where young hairdressers excel under the guidance of JH graduates; and a scheme for 13-19 year-olds offering discounted services.

BEST SALON EXPERIENCE
For the salon that delivers the ultimate customer service

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PERCY & REED, LONDON

Demonstrating a passion for unrivalled customer service, Percy & Reed offers a complete lifestyle package that has clients clamouring for appointments. Whether it’s an early breakfast hair appointment or a make-up bag makeover, this salon serves every client’s styling desire.

CREATIVE TALENT
For a creative director or senior stylist with exceptional artistic skills

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SALLY & JAMIE BROOKS, BROOKS+BROOKS

From fashion shows to breath-taking photographic collections for their windows, this award-winning duo constantly pushes their creative boundaries and encourages artistic development and excellence within every team member.

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CAROLYN NEWMAN, CHARLES WORTHINGTON

Colour director, Carolyn, presents at shows and seminars across the globe. The first L’Oreal Professionnel Colour Specialist to achieve a whopping 99 per cent, and the brains behind a Colour Clinic consultation scheme, it’s no wonder Carolyn is revered by media and clients alike.

BUSINESS THINKER
For a salon owner or director who has shaped an outstanding salon business

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ESTHER & TOMMY VAN DER VEKEN, TOMMY’S HAIR COMPANY

Two-times finalists and winner of this title in 2010, Tommy and Esther have built a passionate team and recently added a third salon to their group. With over £1 million in revenue from customer referrals in 2010-11 alone and plans for a nationwide franchise, they’re a force to be reckoned with!

HAIR TREND
For the best on-trend image of the year

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SEAN TETLOW, THE COLOUR ROOM

Sean has proven he’s got what it takes to turn runway-ready hair into reality, bringing a trailblazing trend to life for everyday wear and creating a picture-perfect image fit for the pages of the UK’s glossiest magazines.

Award accepted by photographer, Jack Eames

SESSION STYLIST
For the most exciting hairdresser working in fashion

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By nomination only
SAM MCKNIGHT

Nominated by a prestigious panel of fashion and beauty editors, Sam McKnight has proved he’s the best in his business. From heading up the hair backstage at the shows to producing beautiful imagery for the world’s most iconic style bibles – and even styling the runway show in the closing ceremony of London 2012, Sam is an inspirational as they come.

HAIR ICON
For an inspirational hairdresser with maximum industry respect

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By nomination only
ZOË IRWIN

Famous for creating the most natural-looking blondes in the business, Zoë is constantly challenging and educating herself, recently completing a Fashion Journalism course at LCF at the same time acting as creative director of ghd. An inspirational educator, she has converted many apprentices into self-confessed “hair geeks”.