HALF a dozen county businesses will fly the flag for East Lothian at a national awards ceremony later this month.

The Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards, known as the SHABAs, bring together the best of the country’s beauty industry.

Among those hoping to pick up accolades in Glasgow are HB Nails and Beauty. The Haddington business is in the running for Best Beauty Salon, with Jaime-Lee Reid up for the Best Lash Artist prize.

The Wee Brow Bar in Prestonpans has been nominated for Best Beauty Salon, with Claire Benn up for Best Brow Artist.

Leanne Sturgeon, from Beauty by Leanne Musselburgh, is in the running for Best Beauty Therapist, while Amanda Taylor at Diamond Tipz Training Academy in Wallyford is in contention for Best Nail Artist.

Meanwhile, Sharon Johnstone Hair, Hair Couture Tranent Ltd, is among those up for Best Social Media Influencer.