A new hair salon in Walmer has been rated among the very best.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Hair & Beauty Salon in Dover Road, has been awarded a 4 star rating in The Good Salon Guide.

It is the only independent guide to quality standards in hairdressing in the UK and Ireland and serves as an easy way to check out the best salons in the area.

Salon owner Carla Goodburn-Baker 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.”

Good Salon Guide managing director Gareth Penn said: “I am delighted Rock Paper Scissors Hair & Beauty Salon 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.”

Rock, Paper, Scissors, like all other salons in the scheme, will be regularly reassessed to ensure standards are maintained.