HAIR stylist Louise Smith, who is based at Essensuals in Salisbury has made it through to the finals of the Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year 2004 organised by the British Hairdressing Awards.

She is one of six finalists, selected from hundreds of initial entries from salons across the region.

The winner will be announced in an Oscars-style ceremony at the 2004 British Hairdressing Awards in London in November.