OWNERS of a Kidderminster beauty salon are waxing lyrical after being nominated for two prestigious national awards.

Beauty lounge and body-reshaping studio Rejuvenate, which is owned by local businesswomen Dianne Malanaphy and Emily Leach, has been shortlisted as a double finalist in the 2015 Professional Beauty Awards.

The Mill Street-based business shook off strong competition from across the UK to reach the top five in the Beauty Salon of the Year (three rooms or fewer) category, while Emily will be vying for the title of Therapist of the Year against five other experts at the ceremony on 22 February.

As part of the strict judging process the salon, which opened in 2010 and now employs seven people, will be visited by a judge and a ‘mystery customer’. Both will be scoring the team on areas including customer service, training and business development.

Emily, aged 25, will travel to London for a five-hour session during which she will showcase her treatment techniques to the judges by demonstrating on a model.

Dianne, 44, said: “We are so proud to reach the finals of the awards which have a huge profile in the industry. To be shortlisted in two categories makes it extra special. I'm so proud that the team's hard work has bought us this accolade.

“Over the past four years we’ve constantly set high standards for ourselves to make sure we give clients a world-class service, offering the best products and advice. For industry experts to recognise that commitment is a fantastic compliment.

“We are all thrilled and especially excited for Emily. The final in London can’t come soon enough.

“But before that we have to impress a judge and a mystery customer when they visit the salon. It’s another great opportunity to show what we can do.”

Emily, who has been in the beauty industry for almost six years, added: “Being shortlisted among other salons and beauty professionals from all corners of the UK really puts us on the map. It will give us the perfect springboard into 2015.”

Rejuvenate provides a variety of beauty and anti-aging therapies and also offers a body reshaping service through its status as an authorised HYPOXI® studio.