Hair stylist Olivia Barnes is celebrating double success. She has been named a finalist in Best International Women’s Commercial Collection of the Year at the International Hairdressing Awards (IHA) in June, having recently claimed the Eastern Hairdresser of the Year title at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards for a third time.

The latter triumph means Olivia, of Mansfield salon Mark Leeson, will join the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame.

Seen as the most prestigious prize in worldwide hairdressing, the IHA shortlist was chosen by an international jury panel.

It is the sixth consecutive year that Mark Leeson has been represented at the IHA.

Olivia said: “I’m over the moon to see my collection in the International Hairdressing Awards. My collection is one of only three selected in this category from throughout the world, so it’s a total honour.

“I owe everything to the support and encouragement of Mark and Richard Darby at Mark Leeson. It’s such an inspiring team to be a part of and winning this award would be an amazing career highlight.”

Mark Leeson added: “Olivia is a gifted stylist, and we’re delighted to see her recognised in this line-up. We think we’ve got the best team in the world at Mark Leeson and being nominated for awards like this prove it.”