A barber with shops in Kingston, Wimbledon and Clapham has scooped a major prize at the British Hairdressing Business Awards.

Jacks of London won Male Grooming Salon of the Year after coming out on top against finalists from all over the country, becoming one of the 17 winners announced on the night in central London.

Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of Hairdresser’s Journal, said Jacks of London’s win was "truly well-deserved".

She added: “Male grooming is enjoying a real boom period, but that means it can be harder than ever to stand out and be noticed.

“For businesses to do well and prove their point of difference, they have to be a cut above – which all of the finalists in this category really are.

“A truly well-deserved win for Jacks, who are consistently expanding, innovating and moving the male grooming industry forward.”

Sue Whitehead, founder of Jacks of London, said: “This is an amazing win for our team, who work so hard to be the best they can. Our clients always come first, and that constantly drives us all to innovate, to lead in trends and technique, to mix the traditional with the new and deliver it all in a truly man-friendly space.”