A HAIRDRESSERS is celebrating again after winning a second prestigious ward within as many months.

The Star previously reported when HAIR By Michael Ford, on George Street, was named winner at the English Hair and Beauty awards in March for the category of best team and services.

And now the salon has picked up another gong now after being named salon of the year in the North West and Scotland in an online ceremony.

The town centre hairdressers was also a finalist in the Best Business in the North East and North West category.

Michael, from the town centre, opened the salon in May 2014 and works with staff members Becca Tomlinson and Holly Jones.

"It was done online and it was by client's nominations again which makes it mean that bit more," said Michael, 31.

"It was also a nice surprise because it was the salon's second birthday on the Tuesday and the awards were on the Monday evening.

"We have won two awards now and last year Becca also went to London with the Ask Academy and won one of six seats in the Clynol 2015 Protégé Team which is amazing.

"We're doing brilliantly, the hardest bit is the first two years everybody tells so hopefully it will be a walk in the park now!"