BACK in April we reported that a new Narberth business was rapidly making a name for itself.

At that time, Natalina’s Hair Extensions and Beauty, which is owned and managed by Natalina Polino, had just been nominated for no fewer than five British Hair and Beauty Awards.

Well we are now pleased to reveal that at last weekend’s awards ceremony, Natalina walked off with a whole host of accolades to her name, including British Hair Extension?Specialist of the Year.

“I first won a large region gold award against Wales, Northen Ireland and London, becoming gold regional winner and was then finalist winner overall,” explained a delighted Natalina, who also did extremely well in the other awards she was up for. These included:

Best New Business Under Five Years (region Yorkshire and Wales) - gold regional winner.

Lash Specialist of the Year (overall Britain) - silver winner.

Best Customer Service (region West Midlands and Wales) - gold winner.

Natalina was also proud to win a British Lifetime Achievement award.

“This was based on the tough journey I have had to get where I am now,” she said, explaining that she had started her business while being a mum of two and having a son with epilepsy.

“I feel so proud of my achievements and am extremely grateful to my family for all their support in helping me follow my dream.

“I’m absolutely over the moon and also so, so grateful to all my beautiful clients for getting me to these awards and for voting and nominating me. The judges for the British Hair and Beauty awards asked me to submit picture evidence of my work, before and after, client reviews and to answer 50 interview questions.

“I was also voted into the Wales top 100 Hair and Beauty Salon Guide and came back a finalist for Top Rated Salon of The Year with the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards.

“I am just so so grateful to my clients for this recognition; it makes all the hard work I put in feel so worth it,” concluded Natalina.