Rebecca Hood, from Ollerton, served in the British Army for 10 years before retraining as an eyelash technician - and now she's up for an award.

A FORMER British soldier turned beauty technician has been nominated for a county-wide business award.

Rebecca Hood, from Ollerton, served in the British Army for 10 years in the Adjutant General's Corps (AGC) as a Defence Instructor, before retraining in civilian life as an eyelash technician and head trainer for a global eyelash brand.

Six months ago Rebecca set up RH Lash, Brow & Makeup Academy, a brand new beauty academy with its own line of false eyelashes which offers beauticians one and two-day accredited training courses based in East Drayton.

Despite being newly opened, the RH Lash, Brow & Makeup Academy has created a loyal client base and dedicated following for beauticians looking to be trained in eyelash and eyebrow treatments.

The business has now been nominated in the Hair, Beauty & Style Award category at this year’s North Notts Business Women Awards, taking place on Friday July 12 at Retford Town Hall.

Rebecca said: “I’m thrilled to have been nominated for a North Notts Business Women Award, but also very surprised. It’s nice to know that so many people are supporting my business and have recognised my passion for providing the highest quality products as well as training up-and-coming beauticians.

“I’m really grateful for the nomination, and I’m now calling on my clients, friends and family to get behind me once again and vote for RH Lash, Brow & Makeup Academy to win the Hair, Beauty & Style Award.”

Voting for the awards is now open and will close at midnight on Friday May 31. Once all the votes are in, the four firms receiving the highest number of votes in each category will be announced as finalists in the 2019 North Notts Business Women Awards.

To vote for RH Lash, Brow & Makeup Academy, visit: https://nnbwawards.weebly.com/vote-now.html.