CELEBRITY hairdresser Andrew Barton talked about his Barnsley roots when he received an honorary degree.
Andrew, who trained at Denise Moody's hair salon in Darfield, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Arts from Southampton Solent University last week.
His work has been featured in global magazines, TV campaigns and print and has seen him win prestigious titles such as Hairdresser of the Year and British Hair Icon. The TV makeover show Ten Years Younger featured his work.
Speaking before the ceremony, Andrew said: "It's such a great honour to receive this Doctor of Arts from Solent University - not only for me but also for our great hairdressing industry. It's wonderful that this amazing industry has received the recognition it deserves as an art.
"I'm very proud of my Yorkshire roots and my home town of Barnsley. It's where I grew up and where my career as a hairdresser started. Little did I know when I crossed the threshold of Denise Moody's salon in Darfield to start my apprenticeship that it would be the foundation that would lead me to a marvellous career.
"Although London has been home for many years I'm proud to say I'm a Yorkshireman and from Barnsley. It's my connection to my home town that I believe has been an inspiration to me and I'm thrilled to be working on various projects in Barnsley in the coming year."
In February, he will be bringing the world premiere of his new exhibition Beehives, Bobs and Blowdries to The Civic, created in collaboration with Donna Bevan, Solent's course leader for fashion journalism.
