Eight brilliant beauticians have been named finalists in the Daily Echo's Beautician of the Year 2024 contest. 

Offering a range of pampering treats, the salons are based right across Southampton and the surrounding areas.

The beauticians are:

Eminence Skincare and Beauty, Marchwood - Located in the beautiful Old Malthouse and offering the latest treatments and techniques, the team at Eminence promise to take your self-care to the next level. 

Glow Beauty Studio, Bitterne - This friendly beauty studio offers a range of beauty treatments and training courses from a team of advanced beauty therapists. Clients feel pampered, welcome and relaxed. 

(Image: Pexels) Kim's Salon, Totton - The winter warmer is back at Kim's Salon on Water Lane. Back for October onwards by popular demand, the hot oil back, neck and shoulder massage is a welcome addition to a treatments list which also includes everything from chemical peels to hairdressing and Botox to lip fillers. 

Skincare Inc, Dibden Purlieu - Some of the highest trained skin care professionals in the country offer a wide range of treatments using world-class professional brands at the friendly local salon. 

The Beauty Hut, Millbrook - A lovely small and friendly beauty salon in the heart of Millbrook, specialising in nail art, gel extensions and more. 

Beauty Arts, Redbridge - Whether you’re looking for a rejuvenating facial, a soothing massage, flawless manicures, and pedicures, or expertly applied eyelash extensions, this place has the perfect solution for you.

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Gems Beauty Treatments, Maybush - One stop beauty salon established in 2015. Bringing bespoke beauty services to women in a lovely home salon. Sit back, relax and enjoy being pampered.

Ambience, Winchester Road - Refreshing, calming and soothing, Ambience is the perfect antidote to modern day life. From skin care to hair removal, the salon offers everything you will need to feel refreshed, rejuvenated and more confident.

You have nominated beauticians in and around Southampton in your thousands.

The winner, set to be announced soon, will be presented with a special framed certificate from the Southern Daily Echo, which can be proudly displayed in the salon.