A BEWILDERED beautician from Barmouth has been named as the best in Wales.

Kristie Corbett, who runs Fussy Cow beauty parlour in Barmouth, picked up the impressive accolade at the fifth Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards.

The ceremony welcomed over 600 guests at Cardiff Stadium early this month in a big celebration of the industry.

Kristie was named as Beautician of the Year and thoroughly enjoyed the awards night.

She said:“The evening was amazing – extremely glam, fabulous dresses, great food and a buzzing atmosphere, it was such a thrill to be there!

“I was ecstatic when my name was read out, it was the best feeling.

“I was in tears when I walked up to collect it and the occasion totally overwhelmed me – it still does even now, I can’t stop reliving the moment."

Another Meirionnydd business was awarded on the night when Castle Hair Studio in Harlech picked up the Hair Salon of the Year award for north Wales.

Read the full story in Thursday’s north editions of the Cambrian News