A YOUNG Meon Valley hairdresser has set her sights on international competition after a close shave in a national styling contest.

Brooke Richmond narrowly missed the cut at Britain's Best Hairdressing Championship, coming second by a single point in the 'hair up glamorous night on the town' category.

Now the 22-year-old, who works at Gaudions Hairdressing in Bishop's Waltham, wants to represent Britain at international level.

Brooke earnt second place for her shaved panel and blue colouring on model Rebecca Arnold, who had her hair prepared and practised on for six months before the contest.

The championship was held at Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire, earlier this month.