50% of beauty professionals identify as neurodivergent, research reveals
A survey conducted by Vagaro has found that half of beauty pros identify as neurodivergent: when someone’s brain works differently from what is considered the norm. The salon, spa and fitness booking and management software’s research for Autism Acceptance Month (April) found that 27% of respondents work with a neurodivergent…
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Phenix Salon Suites launches competition to support UK hair & beauty talent
Phenix Salon Suites, which offers four UK locations and over 300 US sites for pros to rent, has unveiled the Phenix Grant, a competition to discover and support industry talent. Coinciding with the openings of suites in Liverpool and Nottingham, the competition is reminiscent of BBC TV show, Dragon’s Den,…
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British Beauty Council launches membership programme to increase opportunities for beauty workers
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has introduced a membership programme to ‘increase educational, networking and lobbying opportunities for people working in various corners of the beauty industry’. British Beauty Council membership enables beauty industry professionals to access events, exclusive data, breaking news reports and business guidance, as well as play…
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Want to feel inspired & empowered in your beauty business? Check out the She’s Bossed It podcast
Sharing motivational talks, inspirational stories and the secrets and strategies to her success in the beauty industry, Beauty Business Academy founder, Layla Tourh, has launched her She’s Bossed It podcast on all major podcast platforms. With a range of industry experience from owning a salon, distributing for top beauty brands,…
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Salon System educator discusses the vital role of education in the nail space
Lisa Stone, Salon System educator, chats to Scratch about her favourite Salon System courses to teach, how much you should spend on a quality course, and what she thinks is the must-have course for 2022… How long have you been an educator for Salon System and Training Solutions? I have…
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Inclusive skincare platform Black Skin Directory launches training & education course
Founded by skincare expert and author Dija Ayodele in 2018, the Black Skin Directory (which helps to connect people of colour with expert skincare professionals) has launched an education platform. Course registration opens on 1 February 2022 with an early bird course registration fee of £179 + VAT (normal price…
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BABTAC survey shows impact of Omicron variant on beauty industry
A survey conducted by the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has demonstrated the devastating impact that the Omicron Covid-19 variant and re-introduction of stricter government guidance, including increased social distancing measures and mask-wearing, has had on businesses within the beauty industry. The survey of 1002 BABTAC members…
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Bedfordshire duo launch hair, beauty & wellness hub for freelance pros
A pair of friends will open Bedfordshire’s first co-working wellness hub, Creative Hub Studio, at the end of November 2021. Caroline Flynn and Amanda Murdoch, who between them have amassed 76 years’ experience in the beauty and wellness sectors, decided to launch the Creative Hub Studio after seeing professionals struggling…
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Hair & Beauty Charity awarded charitable status in Scotland
The Hair & Beauty Charity, which offers financial assistance to hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals affected by illness, disability, bereavement, homelessness, domestic violence and financial hardship, has announced that it has received registered charitable status in Scotland. The charity’s beneficiaries, of whom 10% currently live in Scotland, are supported with…
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Do you provide beauty services in care homes? You need to read this
From Thursday 11 November 2021, Covid-19 regulations affecting care home work will come into place. Anybody entering a CQC registered care home in England for work or volunteering purposes must be vaccinated against Covid-19 – a policy that applies to all visiting workers, including hairdressers and beauty professionals. The National Hair and…
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Autumn Budget 2021: Key points for beauty workers
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Budget statement at 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 October, unveiling the economic recovery of the country post-Covid. Sunak opened the Budget statement with an impactful statement: “Employment is up, investment is growing, public services are improving, public finances are stabilising and wages are…
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Revealed: How self-employed hair & beauty pros adapt in post-pandemic world
According to a new report, up to 30% of self-employed workers in the hair & beauty industry have opted to convert garages and rooms in their homes or have gone mobile since the Covid-19 pandemic started. The report, Self-Employment in the Personal Care Sector, was conducted by trade associations British Beauty…
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In need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros
Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara ‘learnt the hard way’ when it came to balancing her business with family time and continued development. Keen to share…
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Shear Haven launches anti-domestic violence training for nail & beauty salons
New training is launching in the UK and Ireland to help beauty professionals and hairdressers identify the signs of domestic violence with their clients and how to respond appropriately. The training, which has been created by Shear Haven, comes after it was revealed that police in the UK recorded 259,324…
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