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Hilary Hall is the Chief Executive of the National Hairdressers’ Federation (NHF), the largest employer-led organisation representing hairdressing, barbering and beauty salon owners in the industry. Her own hair is short, wavy and neatly coiffed. Soon after taking over at the NHF she went on a mystery shopping expedition to several hairdressing salons to see […]

Read what hair professionals say after attending one of our TrichoCare Events… The Trichology Conference 2019 sponsored by the ART (Association of Registered Trichologists), held at the Institute of Physics (iOP) in Central London, included presentations, activities and networking throughout the day. We’d like to thank the iOP for the use of this stunning venue, […]

Hair loss and thinning hair are emotionally charged issues for women. And they’re common problems. A recent L’Oréal Professional survey showed that a third of women have experienced hair loss – many before they turn 30. And hair professionals know that the problem can affect anyone, whoever they are. Some clients might be a little […]

Hair and beauty is big business. The quarter of a million hair professionals in the UK who work in  our industry help to contribute around £5 billion to the economy. And there are many other big numbers when we look internationally, especially among the big product manufacturers. Businesses like L’Oréal, Henkel and Kao each sell […]

TrichoCare Education’s Starter Events that shine a spotlight on trichology are going from strength to strength. Not only do they focus on information and insight on conditions of the hair and scalp, and how to advise clients on their hair issues, but they’re also great forums for sharing stories and ideas, and busting some myths, […]

“I initially found a product on an internet search and it was advertised as PPD free. I understood that people who have a prior allergy to PPD must also be aware that they may react to other ingredients. I carried out the test on my arm with a tiny dab on a cotton wool. “As […]

Louise Hunter runs Rubies on the outskirts of Huddersfield in Yorkshire. She’s ambitious to grow her business and she’s a firm believer in using social media to promote the salon and the services she offers. Louise finds Facebook the most useful social tool: “It’s great for telling clients what we’re doing, and sharing ideas about […]

Today’s style icons, TOWIE, the Kardashians, magazines, facebook, pinterest are all feeding the demand for hair extensions. And clients with hair and scalp conditions, or who have lost hair through illness, are also increasingly looking for help to enhance their appearance. Britain imports around £43 million worth of human hair a year to satisfy the […]

We’d all like to see safety as the number one ingredient in hair and beauty products. We’d also like consumers to be more aware of what goes into the products they use, and how to use them sensibly and safely. Now an organisation based in Belgium is campaigning for exactly these principles. They’ve launched an online […]

The latest review of haircare sales just published shows a remarkable decline in the number of new hair care products for men. But sales are up! New product launches last year were down by nearly a half on 2013 but the men’s haircare market is continuing to grow. One way of looking at the figures […]