Blades Gents named Leader finalist in 'Best Barbers'
L-R: Nicola Davies, Andrea Kirkham and James Price (Image: Blades Gents Barbers) Andrea Kirkham became the owner 11-years-ago after being promoted from the role of manager.
Together with her team, Nicola Davies and James Price, they strive to provide the best customer service within a modern interior.
And this isn't their first time the success of the business has been recognised. The barbers was shortlisted as a finalist for the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards in 2023 before claiming the crown in 2024. The team was also awarded Best Barber Shop in Wrexham at the Quality Business Awards 2024.
READ MORE: Wrexham and Flintshire barber shops aiming for the title
Andrea said: "We at blades barbers are proud to be a finalist.
"It makes all the hard work we do worthwhile. The three of us have worked together for up to 23-years and are good friends not just work mates."
Do you think Blades Gents should be crowned the best across Wrexham and Flintshire?
Voting opens on June 23 until July 4 with voting slips available in our newspaper.
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Established in 1992, Blades on Ruabon Road in Wrexham, is delighted to have made it to the top ten in the competition. L-R: Nicola Davies, Andrea Kirkham and James Price (Image: Blades Gents Barbers) Andrea Kirkham became the owner 11-years-ago after being promoted from the role of manager. Together with her team, Nicola Davies and James Price, they strive to provide the best customer service within a modern interior. And this isn't their first time the success of the business has been recognised. The barbers was shortlisted as a finalist for the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards in 2023 before claiming the crown in 2024. The team was also awarded Best Barber Shop in Wrexham at the Quality Business Awards 2024. READ MORE: Wrexham and Flintshire barber shops aiming for the title Andrea said: "We at blades barbers are proud to be a finalist. "It makes all the hard work we do worthwhile. The three of us have worked together for up to 23-years and are good friends not just work mates." Do you think Blades Gents should be crowned the best across Wrexham and Flintshire? Voting opens on June 23 until July 4 with voting slips available in our newspaper.
