A barbers in Colchester has been named the Gazette's Barer of the Year. 

In June the Gazette went on the search for our Barber of the Year.

We asked you to come forward with nominations and then vote for a winner.

Alfie Allen Male Image and Grooming in North Hill was your winner.

The barber’s is approaching its seventh year in business with owner Alfie sure it would be a success from day one.

The team is known for keeping up to date with new trends and learning from other top barbers.

Alife said: “We have four barbers in the Alfie Allen team, who I all class as good friends.

“Senior stylist Lee Monti and I have worked alongside each other in other Essex salons for 14 years, with our other senior stylist Daniel Moore joining us five years ago after moving to Colchester.

“Our newest recruit Eddie Christy joined as an apprentice two years ago and is now a full time stylist, making great progression through our team’s training.

“All our stylists have their own personalities which I love as we never get a boring day with the mix of great clients we have coming through the door.

“We believe that every customer that sits in our chair puts their complete trust in us, so we strive to make sure their experience as well as their haircut is on point and looking powerful.”