Swindon now has the UK’s top salon stylist after a hairdresser at Goldsworthy’s claimed the title.

Stylist Joshua Goldsworthy won the national award of Salon Stylist of the Year.

He received the award from host TV star Vernon Kay at the British Hairdressing Business Awards in London.

The salon, on Catherine Street in the town centre, was a finalist for two other categories – Education Salon of the Year and Franchisee Salon of the Year.

Joshua said of his win: “A decade ago, I was a finalist for the Junior of the Year so to win Salon Stylist now, 10 years on, is amazing.

“Hairdressing is about creativity, but we also need to focus on business if we want to succeed and grow. These awards show the industry who’s excelling as a business mind, which is just as important as beautiful hair.”

Executive director of the awards Jayne Lewis-Orr said: “Joshua is a fantastic ambassador for the industry with skills and vision that make him the perfect winner.”