A beauty salon owner thought an email naming her a finalist for a prestigious award "was spam". 

Amy Cornwell, of Rosie Chic Beauty Lounge, said she was very surprised to have been announced as a finalist for the 10th English Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 for salon of the year. 

The owner has salons in Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds and Brandon.

She added: “When I received the email to say I had been shortlisted, I originally thought it was spam!

“However, on further investigation and a few phone calls I was confirmed as a finalist for Beauty Salon of The Year 2023.”

East Anglian Daily Times: Amy Cornwell, the founder of Rosie Chic Beauty Lounge, SuppliedAmy Cornwell, the founder of Rosie Chic Beauty Lounge, Supplied (Image: Supplied)

Amy started her beauty business in 2018 while working alongside her day job in health and social care.

She said: “Despite the pandemic hitting, I continued to push and work hard to really get my business out there.

“I then made the leap and left my day job and went fully self-employed from 2021.

“I also took on a second location in February 2022 to broaden my client base.

East Anglian Daily Times: Rosie Chic Beauty Lounge, SuppliedRosie Chic Beauty Lounge, Supplied (Image: Supplied)

“The past year has gone from strength to strength and I have taken on more in depth training, fine-tuned my craft and really developed my brand.”

Amy said that her salon offers a range of brow, lash and nail treatments, as well as the chat you did not know you needed.

She added: “Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a social person and always aim to make every appointment fun, relaxed and like you can't wait to come back!

East Anglian Daily Times: Amy Cornwell with her family, SuppliedAmy Cornwell with her family, Supplied (Image: Supplied)

“I’m also a wife and a mother, and managed to make my life work around my family and love every moment.

“In the future for Rosie Chic I’m hoping to continue the fantastic name I’ve made for myself and as being welcoming, warning and fun with brilliant results.”

The beauty awards praise the efforts, tireless work and success of people working in the hair and beauty industry.