A POPULAR Penketh salon has reason to celebrate during lockdown after winning big at the British Hair and Beauty Awards.

Urban Beauty Salon opened nine years ago on Honiton Way and has been a community favourite ever since.

The salon has been closed since March in line with government guidelines but is celebrating claiming the top spot at the industry awards.

They were crowned gold winners for Top Rated Salon and silver winners for Excellence in Customer Service in the north west.

Owner Nicola Johnson, said: "These awards could not have come at a better time.

"This has really lifted our spirits whilst still waiting on a salon reopening date.

"We watched the awards online and are over the moon to win these awards.

"We invest a lot of time and training within our team.

"The customer is always at the forefront of our decision making.

"We cannot wait for our doors to reopen and concentrate on what we do best."