Can you take your protective gloves off without getting harmful colour on your hands? Proper glove use in hairdressing is essential for keeping your skin safe from chemicals. You might think it’s easy but a research study from Denmark shows just the opposite*. When to wear gloves We all know that hairdressers are exposed to […]
HM Revenue and Customs has just launched a new campaign. It targets salon owners who pay less than the national minimum wage (NMW). This highlights the importance of the national minimum wage for salon owners. The National Hairdressers’ Federation has been warning for some time that the Revenue is on the case of the hair […]
Lorraine Townsend is a freelancer in the Cirencester area of western England. She’s a committed user of nitrile gloves, which are particularly beneficial as nitrile gloves for hairdressers protect her hands when using tint. “I wish we’d had them in the salons I started out in. In those days, we only had those latex ones, which I […]
At TrichoCare Education we talk to lots of salon owners and managers regularly. One worry that often comes up in our chats is employment disputes. Employment contracts for salons can play a crucial role in preventing these issues. There can scarcely be a salon or business that hasn’t at some time had a problem. These […]
Hair colour and cosmetics companies spend millions developing their products. One of the main reasons these products are so expensive to bring to market is the need to ensure that they’re safe to use. This brings up the question, is hair dye safe for professionals? These products have to pass all sorts of tests required […]
Once they’ve developed a product, manufacturers then spend a fortune marketing it. When considering how shampoo names influence buyers, what’s the first thing they do with a new product? Give it a name. But how do they come up with the right name for their product? How do they select a name that’s bound to catch the […]
Hair extensions are increasingly popular – it’s estimated that the hair extension business is worth around £50 million a year in the UK. However, some people are concerned about whether hair extensions damage the hair and scalp. And it’s seen 70% growth in the last five years. Inspired by pictures and stories about Jennifer Lopez, […]
There are all sorts of reasons why wearing a wig can be an attractive option for clients. They may want a quick and easy way to change style, colour or length. Or they may have religious reasons for wearing a wig, want to cover up thinning hair, or address more extreme hair loss. Such hair […]
