THOUSANDS of nominations flooded in from across Wales in a race to be crowned the best in the hair and beauty industry.

Featured finalists include Barry's Samantha Smith (Secret Garden of Beauty) in the "Masseuse of the Year" category, Jason Collier (Jason Collier Salon) in the "Colour Technician of the Year" category and the Secret Garden of Beauty in the "South East Beauty Salon of the Year" category.

The Mercure Holland House Hotel, Bristol will once again play host to the second annual Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards which will take place on Sunday, June 28.

The glitzy event endeavours to show appreciation for those in the beauty industry, from salons to the talented individuals who work within them.

These awards provide a platform to thank those in the beauty industry, letting them know that their good work doesn’t go un-noticed with the event promising to be as glam as the individuals and salons it is acknowledging.

The glamorous night promises to be the biggest in the Hair and Beauty calendar, with a range of awards up for grabs.

As well as the awards, the evening will be raising awareness and funds for the official charity partner, the Make A Wish Foundation.

Irfan Younis of event organisers Creative Oceanic said: “Once again the competition is intense as with 21 accolades to be presented on the evening.

"We would like to wish all the finalists the best of luck and we look forward to delivering yet another great event.”