Celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford has beaten off stiff competition to scoop another top award.

The stylist, who had a regular slot on This Morning with Richard and Judy, has been named the most influential hairdresser of 2002.

Mr Stafford owns Staffords in London Road, Leigh, and a second salon, Stafford's Project Two in London's Soho.

He was given the title by trade magazine, Creative Head, after being voted by fellow hairdressers for the annual gong.

Mr Stafford, 36, who lives in Westcliff, said: "It is a humbling experience even to be on the same list as my fellow finalists Trevor Sorbie and Anthony Mascolo. I am shocked but absolutely delighted."

The hairdresser was given a £1,000 cash prize, £1,000 worth of Wella training vouchers and a trophy.

Published Wednesday October 16, 2002

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