A junior hairdresser proved she was a cut above the rest when she won an award.

Award smiles - junior hairdresser Jessica Carpenter of Scizors holds up the trophy she won, flanked by Scizors owner Kathy Greaves, right, and Donna Martin Picture: DAVE HENDERSON

Jessica Carpenter, 18, of Scizors Hair Studio, in Gardner Avenue, Corringham, was awarded student of the year by J & E Training of Basildon was presented with a day at Vidal Sassoon salon in London, a trophy and a certificate an awards ceremony in Chelmsford.

Staff at the salon, which was set up three years, were delighted when Jessica from Stanford-le-Hope beat tough competition to win the title.

Owner of Scizors Kathy Greaves said: "I am thrilled and delighted forJessica. Overthe past two years, she has been very dedicated and hard working. I am sure that whenshe is fully qualified in the autumn she will make an outstanding hairdresser."

Published Thursday June 17, 2004

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