A TEENAGE apprentice has won a hairdressing photography contest.

Zoe Crawford, 17, triumphed in the BL Hairdressing Training Level 2 photographic competition.

Her image was picked as the winner by celebrity hairdresser Charley McEwan, who she will now join for a photoshoot in September.

Zoe, who works at Janet Maitland Hair Excellence in Gilesgate, Durham, said: “I feel so happy to have won this award.

“I have some lovely clients in the salon but I also love getting off the salon floor and testing my hairdressing skills in competitions. It was great to style my own shoot and an absolute bonus to win the category.”

Firm owner Janet Maitland said: “I’m so thrilled for Zoe and her fantastic win.

“She’s a talented young stylist with incredible potential and I can’t wait to see what else she’s going to achieve in the future. She’s definitely one to watch.”