A RAMSBOTTOM hair salon is living up to its name after being nominated for a prestigious award for the third year running.

Elite Hair, in Bolton Street, has been chosen as one of the finalists for the L'Oreal Colour Trophy, with salon staff due to travel to Liverpool next Thursday (May 7) to showcase their talents.

After sending in a portfolio of work to be judged, the hairdressers must now compete on stage in front of a panel of experts.

Maria Monetti said: "It's a great honour to be nominated three years running and we're looking forward to showing off our skills on stage - and a little bit nervous too."