A DERBYSHIRE mother-of-two has scooped a top hairdressing award.
Jo Hallas, of Kilburn, won the Gold Salon title at the Great Lengths Awards 2014, which honour the crème de la crème of hairdressing talent.
The 34-year-old runs Hallas Hair, a mobile hairdressers that has clients across Derbyshire.
Speaking after the awards ceremony in Leeds, Jo – who sources human hair extensions from India – said: "When they read my name out my heart just jumped. I couldn't believe it.
"It's unbelievable to think that there were salons attending the awards who have long lists of celebrity clients.
"The awards ceremony was very glam and glitzy. To win the second biggest award of the entire night was so exciting."
The judging panel included celebrity stylists Paul Falltrick, Leo Bancroft and Jamie Stevens, as well as Cassie Steer, Beauty Director at InStyle magazine.
The judges praised Jo for her "impressive approach" and "sincere commitment and passion".
Jo was a finalist in two categories, the other being best newcomer.
She is among hundreds of hairdressers trained by Great Lengths, which specialises in hair extensions.
Jo said: "Hair extensions are very much in demand I have had a very successful two years with Great Lengths."
Over 200 salons from across the UK entered the awards ceremony.
More information about Jo and Hallas Hair can be found at www.facebook.com/jo.h.hallas.
