Alternative Barbering Co. has been named the winner of the Hair and Beauty category of this year’s Retailer of the Year competition.

The barbers, in George Street, were presented with the award by Sandra Oldfield from St Albans Chamber of Commerce.

Last year the Hair and Beauty prize went to Ginger and Lime. Staff at the barbers managed to beat off competition from the other nominated Hair and Beauty establishments, which were Ginger and Lime, Wilde about Hair, The Body Shop and Eve and Adam.

The category is sponsored by the Review.