Castlewellan hairdresser is winner of NI stylist award

Castlewellan hairdresser is winner of NI stylist award

13 July 2016

A CASTLEWELLAN hairdresser has proven she is a cut above the rest.

Bridgeen King has have won national recognition after being named Northern Ireland Stylist of the Year at a prestigious ceremony held in the Europa Hotel on Sunday. 

The local woman received the coveted award at a presentation attended by leading industry figures and representatives. 

Bridgeen, proprietor of Bridgeen King Hairdressing in Castlewellan, said she was thrilled to be selected for this award. After almost 20 years in the industry in which she has carved out a very successful career, she said this accolade puts her among the creme de la creme of recognised professional hairdressers across UK And Ireland. 

Bridgeen opened her own salon two years ago after receiving a master craftsmanship and being appointed chairwoman of the Northern Ireland Hair Council. 

Bridgeen admits her love for her profession played a key role in her success. 

“I love coming to work, I love my job, love what I do and love working with so many people,” she said.

“I get a buzz out of what I do and getting this award really does mean so much to me, especially as I have trained and worked very hard over the past 20 years.”

Bridgeen admits she gets a real sense of pride out of seeing each end result.

“I love being able to play such an important role in transforming each client,” she said.

“Whether it is something simple or total transformation. I really love the feeling of sending someone out of the salon feeling good. “That at the end of the day is my goal.

“Sunday was a really proud evening for me and my team and family I would like to thank all my clients old and new for their support.”

Bridgeen will soon open a new hair replacement service in her Castlewellan salon, which is committed to ensuring clients receive the very best and most professional service during a traumatic time. 

She is one of four people in Northern Ireland selected to deliver this important much needed service.