A PONTELAND-based hairdresser has secured a place on a highly sought after professional programme.

Bevan Scott Clark (25), of Hooker & Young hairdressers in Ponteland, has won himself a spot on the Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team.

He was put through his paces in an intense judging process in London, where young stylists were assessed on their live cutting and styling work, presentation skills and potential for team work.

The competition is open to those aged 25 and under and successful applicants are given the opportunity to work for a year under the wing of Schwarzkopf’s premier hairdressers and technicians.