A beautician from Norwich is in the running to be named the country's "best new talent" at a national award ceremony.
Lucy Healy, who owns and operates Lash with Lucy in the city, is nominated in the "Best New Talent" category at this year's UK Hair and Beauty Awards - one of the industry's largest annual shows.
Lucy started her business late last year and said she "never would have imagined" it to be nominated for a national award.
"Just over a year ago, I had no idea where my life was heading and I really couldn't see myself in any career," she said.
"With a little push from people around me, I decided to try out a beauty course and little did I know I'd absolutely fall in love with this job.
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"No words can describe how proud I am of where I am today."
The invite-only UK Hair and Beauty Awards is held each year to celebrate the hair and beauty industry with a red-carpet event that includes celebrity guest speakers and musicians.
This year's winners will be announced at the 2024 event which promises to be "bigger and better" than any before.
Lucy added: "I just want to say a huge thank you to all of my clients and everyone who has supported me.
"There is no way I could have done it without you."
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