A SALTCOATS business owner blasted away competition from all around the South West of Scotland.

Abundance Hair and Beauty Salon, scooped the title of South West Winner of Hair and Make-up Salon of the Year at the Scottish Wedding Awards 2017.

The salon is run by Vicky Bryce, 37, and only opened it’s doors last October in the town.

Vicky said: “I’ve been doing hair for over 20 years and won other awards before.

“This is special because it’s for the South West region, it’s nice to feel settled into an area and feel part of the community.

“I have a wall in the salon that I am hoping to fill with trophies, and this one is up there already.”

The glitzy ceremony was held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on February 27.

This saw Vicky and her team see off stiff competition from Kilmarnock, Troon and Ayr to grab the prize.

Awards season might be over for the movie stars, but Vicky is just getting started.

The entrepreneur is up for another prestigious award at the Scottish Business Awards.

Vicky explains: “I’m nominated for the Businesswoman of the Year Award, it will be held again in the Crowne Plaza on March 13.

“I’m really hoping to add that to my wall!”