A HAMPSHIRE spa has been shortlisted as finalists in a prestigious salon award competition - which could make it Salon of the Year.

The Whiteley-based salon, k:SPA, has reached the national final stage and regional final stage of two honours at the Professional Beauty Awards.

The spa reached the national finalist stage of Salon Team of the Year 2020 and have been shortlisted the regional finalist stage of Salon of the Year 2020

The region is made up of 11 counties in South East England and they are the only salon from Hampshire to have made it as a finalist.

Kelly Shaw, the founder of k:SPA, said: "I am absolutely thrilled that we have reached the finalist stage in the Professional Beauty Awards and in two categories.

"For the k:SPA Team to be recognised nationally as finalists for Salon Team of the Year really validates how well they work as a team and what a fantastic working environment we have created together."

k:SPA will now have a visit from an official judge and if successful in the Salon of the Year award, they will compete against winners of the other regions across the country for the national award.

She added: "To then find out that k:SPA had been nominated as a regional finalist for South East Salon of the Year proves that all of the team's hard work and dedication to both k:SPA and their clients really does make a difference."

"We are immensely proud to have reached this stage in such a prestigious award process so anything more will just be a bonus."

The winners of the Professional Beauty Awards will be announced at a black-tie event on Sunday, June 28 at London Hilton at Park Lane.

k:SPA offer a range of treatments including waxing, massaging, facial treatments and electrolysis.

The spa is located at 3600 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham.