Nicky Matthews, from hair salon, Peter Prosser Hairdressing, in Hereford, has been recognised as one of the regions top professional hair stylists following her success at reaching the regional finals of the hairdressing industry's most prestigious competition, the Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award 07.

Wella Professionals launched the Trend Vision Award in 2004 and Nicky is one of only 120 hairdressers in the whole of the UK to reach the regional finals, making her one of the most sought-after and in-demand professional hair stylists in Hereford. Nicky will compete against other top stylists in the Kenilworth heat on May 21. If Nicky is chosen as one of the seven winners to go on to compete in the grand UK Final held later in the year.