Qualification quality is essential

“It ticked all the boxes for me. I’ve gained several professional accreditations in my career, and I know how important it is to have that external mark of quality to help develop my practice, build the trust of my clients and extend my professional partnerships.” Experience helped recently qualified Trichologist Liz Cowan select TrichoCare for […]

Be inspired: Natalie Denham

The passion behind Natalie’s drive to earn a certificate in trichology comes from a deeply personal place. Natalie worked as a salon stylist until her career was cut short by the onset of PTSD. The strain caused her to suffer significant hair loss, which only added to her stress and anxiety. She had no idea […]

Skin-test campaigner is ‘embarrassed by our industry’

Nicola Colehan runs the Excel Hair Studio in Lidget Green, Bradford. She’s passionate about the health of her clients, always emphasising the importance of hair colour allergy skin testing. Additionally, she is raising standards in the industry. Hair colour allergy skin testing is crucial for preventing adverse reactions and ensuring safety. Over the last few […]

Case Study: Kimberley Griffith – Sussex

Kimberley Griffith has always had a passion for hairdressing. She studied Nutritional Medicine at university but then decided to combine her passion for hair with the knowledge she’d gained from her studies. She pursued a career as a hair professional. This journey is explored in the Kimberley Griffith Trichology Case Study. Kimberley is ambitious to […]

Freelancers gain a new organisation to represent their interests

The old Freelance Hair and Beauty Association (FHBA) went into liquidation last year, paving the way for the Freelance Hairdressers’ Association launch. This left freelance professionals without a voice in the wider industry. Now the new Freelance Hairdressers’ Association (FHA) has been launched to fill the gap. The objectives of the FHA will be to […]

Cinderella freelancers can find it tough working on their own

Being a freelancer means being your own boss, but it can also be tough out there on your own. This is particularly true for freelance hairdressers in the UK who face unique challenges in their profession. Freelancers are the Cinderellas of the profession. They may be able to choose how, when and where they work. […]

Allergy just keeps breaking out

We’ve seen a rash of stories about hair dye allergy reactions recently. So hair and beauty professionals beware! If you use colour or tint – and nearly everyone does – make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions on testing for allergy first. And pass this important message on to your clients too. Actress Pauley Perrette […]