A HAIRDRESSING trainee has shown she really is cut above the rest.

Emma Sanchez was recognised for her creativity at the annual Haringtons Hairdressing Group’s training awards.

Miss Sanchez, a first year trainee at the Harringtons Salon, in Bedford Place, Southampton really caught the eye of the judges at the awards ceremony in Maidenhead.

The Southampton trainee beat her fellow first year hairdressers claiming first prize in the L’Oreal Award for Colour and the Autumn Colour Project categories.

She also came third in the Bonifacci Awards.

Haringtons Director, Robert Smith addressed the trainees after the event saying: “I am so proud of the work that has been on show here today.

“It’s amazing to see the trainees achievements.”

Haringtons Hairdressing Group has 12 salons across the South of England, employing more than 220 people and is currently celebrating 30 years of award-winning hairdressing.