A Mansfield beauty salon is celebrating being named the best in England.

Alexsa Beauty and Holistic Studio, on Southridge Drive, Berry Hill, scooped the title at the English Hair and Beauty Awards (right).

The salon, which took the accolade at a glittering event at Athena, Leicester, was also named the best in the East Midlands.

Salon owner Jenny Dunville said: “I’m over the moon and can’t stop telling people about it. I am so proud of all that we do at the salon.

“What’s even better is that the voting is from the public. It’s our customers who have awarded this to us.

“This is about the close-knit team of hard-working people that we have at Alexsa, the customers and our friends who have helped us over the past 18 years to build a salon that is, quite simply, the best.”

The awards, now in their seventh year, are held to celebrate the hair and beauty industry.

The ceremony helped to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation UK, which grants wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions.

Irfan Younis, chief executive, of Oceanic Group UK, which organises the awards, said: “We are very honoured to have welcomed some of the best professionals and beauty gurus of the industry at the seventh English Hair and Beauty Awards.

“It was definitely a memorable and inspiring night, reflecting the style and talent of the English hair and beauty industry.

“We are grateful to see the continuous support from the public. We would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists for their achievements.”