Unique salon group awards their stand out stars

Unique Salon Group, the East Riding’s largest hair salon group, has celebrated their staff in an awards ceremony which is the centrepiece of its training and client care programme. Assistants to senior stylists awaited to hear if they'd been acknowledged in the company's fifth biennial Unique Star Awards and celebrated in style at Hull’s Hallmark Hotel. Group director, Allan Smith said of the awards: “Our Unique Star Awards ceremony brings together the teams, business partners and the national salon sector to celebrate in a style reflecting Unique’s high quality brand.” This year's Unique Star Award Winners are: The Caroline Abuelo Star Assistant – Mia Branton People’s Choice Award – Iyla Slater Salon Host of the Year – Claire Pickering Unique Star in Special Recognition – Kerry Waller Rising Star of the Year – Jodie Bilton Unique Retail Star of the Year – Helen Bucknell Colourist of the Year – Iyla Slater Director’s Cup – Hollie Lindop Shining Star of the Year – Beth Richardson Salon of the Year – Cottingham