Preston eyelash technician and trainer, Imogen Southwood, is ‘so happy’ that her salon has been selected as a finalist in the 2021 UK Hair and Beauty Awards.

20-year-old Imogen runs The iLashed Academy in Blackpool Road in Ashton.

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She has recently been entered as a finalist in the Best New Salon category for this year’s UK Hair and Beauty Awards.

The recognition is a welcome positive change for the Lane Ends salon, which has suffered two fires since opening in 2019.

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Imogen said: “Its been a tough 12 months so this is a lovely way to celebrate the end of lockdown. I’m thrilled to reach the finals and for the salon to have the recognition it deserves, it really is a stunning salon.

“Whatever happens at the finals I’m pleased to have made it his far.”

Imogen is looking forward to reopening the salon on 12 April in line with the government roadmap.

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