A SALTCOATS business, which is less than a year-old, has won its second award after being named the Best Salon in Ayrshire – and is now in the running for another accolade.

Abundance Hair Salon scooped the title at this year’s Ayrshire Retail Business Awards, just months after winning South West Hair and Make-up Salon of the Year at the Scottish Wedding Awards.

Now the Hamilton Street hairdresser has been recognised again after being shortlisted for a Scottish Hair and Beauty Award (SHABA).

Vicky Bryce, owner of Abundance, said: “All the team are over the moon, especially when we’ve worked so hard. This has fulfilled our dreams. It just gives the salon that extra credibility.

“Winning the best hair salon was a big thing for us because it’s based on mystery shoppers and secret clients coming in testing our skill, expertise and customer service. We’re not sure who the secret clients are so we’re always on our toes.

“The Scotland’s Business Awards regional winners will go head-to-head at a later date too where we may even sweep up a national award!”