AN INDEPENDENT hairdresser in Blaenavon has been named the best in Wales.

Bethan Worrell, who has been doing hairdressing for more than 10 years, was named Best Hairdresser of the Year at the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards on Sunday, January 22.

The 27-year-old started her own Blaenavon hairdressing business, called Hair by Beth, more than a year ago.

South Wales Argus: Bethan at the Welsh Hair and Beauty AwardsBethan at the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards (Image: Bethan Worrell)

Bethan at the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards. Picture Bethan Worrell

She said: “I cannot thank all my clients for all the votes and support they have shown me.

“It’s been phenomenal and really emotional.

“I currently share a space with two other women but I have just started renovating my own salon in Blaenavon.

“I have built my business up over the past year and a half.”