A WEST Devon hair and beauty salon was recently awarded a registered rating by an independent guide to quality standards in hairdressing in the UK and Ireland.

The Good Salon Guide awarded the registered rating to First Glance Beauty and Hair Salon in Tavistock. Recognised salons are visited and objectively assessed by professional inspectors on a regular basis.

Owner of First Glance Beauty and Hair Salon Lisa Kerslake said: 'The Good Salon Guide is the long awaited measure that enables clients to know their hairdresser is a true professional.

'We are delighted to have achieved independent recognition of this salon's standards.'