Celebrating their Certificate in Trichology
Rainbow Room International team celebrate success following completion of Trichocare’s Certificate in Trichology with a dermatology module at the School of Trichology in Milton Keynes.
He’s the voice of the cosmetics industry, and he knows how moisturisers work!
He may have swopped his white lab coat for a crisp white shirt, but Chris Flower still keeps his desk forensically tidy. Chris is the Director-General of the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA). This is the industry body representing all types of companies involved in making, supplying, and selling cosmetic and personal care products. […]
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 […]
Their commitment to quality makes Wattz an international success
Christine Watts runs a luxury hair spa and hair loss clinic in the picturesque village of Biddenden in Kent. Her commitment to quality ensures she has an international clientele. This hair loss clinic in Kent has become a trusted location for many seeking treatment. The High Street in Biddenden has timber beamed cottages, a village […]
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 […]
What happens when your client develops a reaction to hair colour?
It can be a salon’s worst case scenario. You’ve coloured a client’s hair and they’ve come back to you showing a reaction on their scalp or face. In cases of a hair dye allergic reaction, if you’re alert and sufficiently knowledgeable, you can identify that the reaction is allergic. It’s not just a temporary irritation. […]
It’s still tough out there for the High Street salon
There may be optimistic signs for the economy. However, it’s still tough on the high street, as we find out at one hair salon in Kent facing various challenges. Anthea Mitchell and her stylist husband Philip run the Hair Professional salon in Maidstone in Kent. You’d naturally think they met through hairdressing. But no. They […]
