Maria O'Keefe wowed the London region with 1920's style statement that won her a coveted place in the L'Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final.

Here Maria explains the thinking behind her striking image: "There is a definite 1920's theme to my look, inspired by the silent movie queen Louise Brooks. The gamine fringe makes this style soft and fresh and the line of shine colour work around the front is given overall precedence thanks to the neutral clothes styling and streamlined shape of the dress.”

Having entered the competition on two previous occasions, Maria is no stranger to the nervous anticipation that is felt on the night.

"It was a fabulous moment,” beamed a delighted Maria. "I've entered the L'Oréal Colour Trophy on two occasions and you just never know what the judges are going to think of your look. It is a truly amazing feeling to get through to this stage of the competition and then hear your name read out as a winner.”

Working as a one-woman team, she is responsible for the beautiful cut and colour on her model and is now relishing the opportunity to do it all again at the Grand Final in May.

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