A REDDITCH barber has made it to the shortlist of a national competition to be crowned Britain’s best wet shaving barber.

Haider Alsohaini, of Bella Barba on Evesham Road, is in the regional finals of Britain's Best Shave.

Haider beat thousands of other top barbers to land a place in the regional final, which takes place in Northampton on March 4.

The 31-year-old said: "I can't believe I have made it to the regional heats of such a huge competition, and I can't wait to compete with other like-minded barbers."

From the second-hand picture frames that adorn his salon walls to the recycled scaffold boards made into tables, which he designed and made himself, Haider prides himself on everything being perfect.

The former interior designer, who moved to Redditch 10 years ago, admitted he sees cutting hair as an art form.

"I love the traditional nature of barbering, and how it can be mixed with modern trends," he added.