A WOMAN from Deganwy has been named as a finalist in a category at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2023.

Leanne Liepins, 32, who runs Leanne Liepins Hair from within The Hair Shop salon in Colwyn Bay, is among the nominees for the best bridal individual (hair) prize.

As one of at least 50 finalists, Leanne will discover if she is crowned the winner at the grand final in Birmingham on Saturday, April 22.

She entered four examples of her work to pass the first stage, and has sent in a further six which will go towards deciding the overall winner.

Leanne said: “I feel nervous and out of my comfort zone, but everyone has been pushing me to do it.

“There’s about of 11 us going to Birmingham in April; my mum, sister, brother, partner, and a few of the staff from the salon, as well.

“People do tell me that I’m better than I think I am, but it is nerve-wracking – this is the first competition I’ve ever been in!”