Here at The Northern Echo, we're on the hunt for the best hairdresser in Darlington and County Durham - and in that spirit, we've been speaking to all ten of our finalists.
Today we're featuring Kim's Hair which can be found on Darlington Road, Ferryhill.
Owner Kim Lowe, 37, launched the business five years ago - just before the UK was locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But since then, shes been able to build up a loyal group of clients and the salon is doing well.
She told The Northern Echo: "The best part about my job is really the transformations you can create and the crack you can have with clients.
"It feels amazing to have been nominated - we were blown away when we got the phone call."
Now, it's up to you to decide who will take home the title this year by voting via a coupon printed in The Northern Echo.
Voting slips will run in the paper until March 1.
Then, the final totals will be tallied and our winner will be crowned.
Here's the full list of our 10 finalists:
- Bowe Hair & Scalp Clinic (Hallview Grove, Darlington, DL3 9DN)
- Clique (17 Parsons Court, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ZE)
- Hairbyindie (19 Post House Wynd, Darlington, DL3 7LP)
- House of Hair (3 St Elizabeth’s Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UE)
- Jodie Stott Hairdressing (58 The Green, Haughton, DL1 2DF)
- Kim’s Hair (26 Darlington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8JP)
- Olive’s Hair (181 Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1UB)
- Paul James Hairdressing (Breckon Terrace, Fishburn, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 4BT)
- Rebecca Wrigh Hairdressing (29 Duke Street, Darlington, DL3 7RXZ)
- The Studio Hair & Beauty (10 Kensington South, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JA)
This week, we'll be highlighting each of the barbers/salons with their own articles one by one to help you decide who to vote for.
The Northern Echo editor Gavin Foster said: "The Best Hairdresser or Barber competition gives us an opportunity to shine a spotlight on some great businesses across the region.
"We know we have some fantastic salons out there across Darlington and County Durham.
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"Here at The Northern Echo, we want to recognise and celebrate the fabulous work of beauty salons across our cities, towns and villages, and the people behind them who often work their hardest to make people look incredible.
"That's why we’re delighted to launch our search for the best hairdresser or barber to help put them on the map and celebrate all that they do.
"Nominations are open now and we’ll be bringing you updates on those shortlisted in our competition – so keep an eye out to see if your favourite is featured and for more information on how to vote."
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