Abigail Wadlow, 26, from Newton Aycliffe, has run D-Lux Haus, based in Rebecca Wright Hairdressing in Duke Street, Darlington, for the last two years, after taking the plunge to go self-employed. She said: "I have been a beauty therapist for seven years now. I went into hairdressing training after leaving school but realised it wasn’t for me – so I transferred to a beauty therapy night school course while also working in a factory." "I want to thank all my clients who took the time to put my name forward!" To vote for D-Lux Haus, complete the form below and return to Newspaper House, Dalston Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5UA.