TWO city hairdressers have both independently won top hairdressing awards.

George Smith and Annabel Payne from Toni and Guy Salisbury will both now compete at the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2020 UK and Ireland Grand Final.

In a week that will go down in history for hairdressing businesses, Toni and Guy Salisbury has reopened its doors and welcomed two award wins for two of their stylists.

TrendVision is one of the most iconic competitions in the hairdressing industry.

George Smith won Men’s Hair Midlands Heat and Annabel Payne won Craft Artist Midlands Heat.

Competitors at the Grand Final will be required to create a whole new look, with extensive work required to support each submission.

George said: “Annabel and I are incredibly proud of winning this stage of the competition and are already preparing for the Grand Final looks.

"It has been such a surreal time for everyone at the salon over the last few months that it feels extra special to pick up these awards in the first week we reopened.

"Everyone is buzzing to be back and this good news is the perfect way to move forward.”