A BASINGSTOKE-based hair salon has been give a five star rating in a respected guide.

The Good Salon Guide, the only independent guide to quality standards in hairdressing in the UK and Ireland, has announced that Hair Lab, based in Festival Place, has been awarded a five star rating.

Chigz Hirani, the salon owner of Hair Lab, said: “Being a member of the Good Salon Guide shows we are a fantastic salon in every way.

"It’s great not only for our clients, but for our team to know the salon has reached such high standards. It makes us all very excited about the future of our salon.”

Gareth Penn, managing director of the Good Salon Guide, said: “I am delighted that Hair Lab has succeeded in reaching the standards required to become a member of the Good Salon Guide.

"Being in the guide means a salon is among the best in the country which undoubtedly attracts new business and makes existing clients feel good. For salon owners, membership brings a whole host of free services including business advice, the chance to feature in our magazines and on-line media as well as great offers.”

Further details can be seen on the Good Salon Guide website: www.goodsalonguide.com