NHBF releases reopening guide for hair & beauty businesses
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released ‘Back to business’ guidelines for hair & beauty salons and barbershops, following the following the publication of the government’s Covid-19 Recovery Strategy. The guide covers how business owners can recover after the coronavirus lockdown, what safety precautions they will need to…
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The Hut Group pledges 25 tonnes of protection equipment to NHS
The owner of the British cosmetics and wellness brand, The Hut Group, is preparing to donate 25 tonnes of protective equipment to health care workers in the Manchester area. The maker of Espa and Illamasqua has said the first batch of the 3.5 million essential items will be shipped out…
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Liz McKeon introduces virtual 1-to-1 coaching sessions
Beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, has introduced new virtual one-to-one coaching sessions for salons and beauty professionals. During the downtime caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Liz McKeon is inviting salon owners and beauty professionals to refocus and rework their business plan and strategy – ready for success when salons reopen.…
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BeautyLab launches Hand Gel & donates supplies to The Trussell Trust
Skincare brand, BeautyLab, has launched a new Hand Gel to keep hands clean and safeguarded while remaining soft and hydrated. Boasting a non-sticky and non-drying formula, the gel is designed to deeply purify and protect the hands without compromising the skin’s feel. This formula contains: Sanitising alcohol at 70% Radish…
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Nail tech reveals how her salon in Austria has adapted post-lockdown
As salons open up across Austria following Covid-19 lockdown, salon owner Cait Hill gives an insight into how the new salon landscape lies & the protocols she’s installed to stay safe… Meet Caitriona Hill, a nail tech and salon owner from Ireland, who lives and operates from her salon, The…
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Coronavirus: MPs issue Call to Action to support beauty industry during lockdown
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing heard from industry representatives on the impact that coronavirus pandemic on the sector in a virtual session. Panelists from industry associations representing hair, beauty, spa and wellness business – including Lisa Gerrard, chair of the BCA and Gerrard International and Ian…
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GS Group offers free support & nail training post-lockdown
The Georgie Smedley Group has announced that it has devised the Kick Back Campaign, a series of free training days to support nail professionals. “We’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel and so wanted to give the industry some hope,” states Georgie Smedley. “It’s time to…
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The NHBF responds to Boris Johnson’s Sunday 10 May address with call for clarification
Following the publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, hair and beauty businesses in England are not expected to re-open until at least 4 July. The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has written an open letter to Alok Sharma, the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial…
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Coronavirus: Hair & beauty businesses likely to remain closed until at least July
Following Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s, address to the nation on Sunday 10 May, it is likely that hair and beauty businesses will remain closed until at least July due to the coronavirus pandemic. Small changes to the nation’s freedom of movement were announced, including abolishing the one hour per day…
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Salons sell over £1 million in gift vouchers during lockdown
Salons across the UK are still managing to generate revenue despite being closed since late March due to government measures against coronavirus. To support small and medium businesses to continue thriving during the crisis, Phorest Salon Software released its online voucher functionality on April 1st. So far, salons have sold…
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Coronavirus: How nature & our animal intelligence can help
Rosie Tomkins is founder of the Natural Capital Consultancy and author of N-stinctive, an inspirational book that provides s an alternative to traditional leadership training. Rosie aims to unlock the power of the natural world to provide strength and confidence to people. Here, Rosie Tomkins, shares her advice… With Covid-19,…
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NHBF working with government to deliver ‘return to work’ guidelines
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is working with the government to deliver guidelines for how the hair, beauty and barbering industries can safely return to work. These will be released in line with the government ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown which is expected to be announced this week. However,…
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Nail desk shields: should you invest?
There is much discussion and concern regarding how post-lockdown measures will affect salon visits – and how nail professionals will both work and interact with clients safety. The BBC has seen a draft government plan to ease current restrictions for workplaces in which social distancing is not possible. According to…
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BABTAC & the British Beauty Council work together to help techs return to work safely
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) is working with input from the British Beauty Council to provide a guide from a therapist’s viewpoint on the policies and procedures to be undertaken to ensure the safety of themselves and their clients when back at work. Lesley Blair, chair…
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How this award-winning nail tech has adapted to the UK lockdown
Multi award-winning nail technician, Karen Brown, reveals how she has been adapting to the UK lockdown as a result of Covid-19… Hello to all of my nail kings and queens! I hope you are all doing OK in these confusing times. Today I am talking about adapting to our surroundings.…
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