Hampshire mum awarded hairdresser of the year

Laraine Rose, 43, was nominated for the award by her customers and Daily Echo readers.

Rose, opened her salon, from her home in Chandler's Ford in July 2020 after having a lifelong dream of owning one.

With over 20 years of industry experience, the owner of Twelve Hair Design spoke of her surprise when she saw the certificate that arrived in the post.

Laraine Rose, 43 (Image: Laraine Rose)

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She said: "I was quite flattered that my customers voted for me really, it’s quite amazing. They would come in and tell me they were going to vote for me which was really nice.

"I’m working here in my salon and the postman came and brought me a certificate which was a really surprising part of my day."

"I have always wanted my own salon, that was always my dream but I could never start because it was too expensive so I decided to set up my own salon at home."

Speaking to the Echo she spoke of the success the salon has had with bookings up until June.

Lorraine's salon in Chandler's Ford (Image: Lorraine Rose)

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She said: "I have been hair dressed for over 20 years and have built a clientele over the years so that has helped the business go from strength to strength.

"I opened as we came out of lockdown in 2020. Initially, we were supposed to start in March 2020, so with the lockdown and everything we then opened on July 4.

"Now it's been as it’s as busy as ever and I’m fully booked until June."

The mum of two explains why she loves her job and finds it so fulfilling.

She said: "It’s a very fulfilling job because it makes people’s day to do their hair. When you have a haircut you almost feel a weight off your shoulders and when you do that for them you see their faces light up and it makes you feel really happy when you see that."