A BEAUTY salon has been received a prestigious award from international skincare company Guinot.

Profiles Health & Beauty in Keymer Road, Hassocks, was visited by Chris Gillham, managing director of Guinot UK, to receive the Regional Crown Salon of Excellence Award 2018.

The honour places Profiles in the top ten per cent of Guinot salons above 73 other Guinot salons in East and West Sussex as well as half of Surrey.

Profiles was nominated for the accolade earlier this year by its Guinot account representative.

The salon received the recognition due to its steady growth in sales of Guinot skincare treatments and products as well as for providing outstanding advice and exceptional customer service.

After winning the regional award, the salon will now go head to head with 18 regional finalists in the UK and Ireland for a national award in January.

MD Ruth Corke said: “We are absolutely honoured and delighted to win this award.

“I’m so proud of our team for all their hard work and it’s lovely to receive recognition for our achievements as our Guinot skincare treatments and products have grown in popularity.

“We’re so excited to attend the national finals and represent Hassocks for the whole country!”

The news comes after Profiles also received the Clarins ‘Gold Salon’ award earlier this year.

The accolade placed Profiles in the top 80 Clarins salons in the UK.

Ruth Corke said: “We are a friendly and relaxed salon based in rural Hassocks.

“We offer an outstanding range of treatments and products from some of the leading ranges in the professional beauty industry.

“My team believes in giving professional honest advice on the best treatments and home care for your individual needs.

“We are open six days a week with two late evenings until 8pm for your convenience.”