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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
According to TrichoCare Education, FE Colleges are reporting a significant barbering trend in the UK. The percentage of male students applying is on the increase. Why? It seems the popular unshaven look means that barbering skills like beard and moustache trimming are in demand. The fashion for stencilling and patterns shaved into the hair is […]
Charmaine Haughton is a highly experienced salon owner from South London. Not only is she a fully trained hairdresser, but Charmaine also has a PGCE teaching qualification and a Masters in Education. She divides her time between her salon and working part-time as a technical trainer for L’Oréal. Her diverse career also includes trichology training […]
Four thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians developed a home test for pregnancy. This was an early form of self-testing for health. The woman’s urine was sprinkled onto bags of wheat and barley seeds. If the barley grew, the woman would have a boy. If the wheat grew, it would be a girl. However, If […]
Vanessa Cuda lives in Calabria, Italy’s most southern region. Right at the tip of the country, Calabria is dominated by sun, sea and mountains, and by miles and miles of sandy beaches. The capital of Calabria is the city of Catanzaro, and that‘s where you’ll find Vanessa’s beauty and wellness salon ‘Butterfly’. Vanessa is an […]
Toxicologist David Basketter says that the rise in cosmetic allergies is unprecedented. Particularly, the rise in allergic reactions to a chemical widely used in hair and beauty products. This rise in cosmetic allergies has sparked significant concern within the industry and among consumers alike. David Basketter is an authority on the identification and assessment of […]
