If you’re paying your staff less than the minimum wage, watch out. The new National Minimum Wage for salons is something you need to be aware of. Keep up to date with changes in the NMW – and how SOME politicians want to make it even higher for everyone! The National Minimum Wage (NMW) went […]
‘Never give up’, is the motto of salon owner Di Stageman, whose journey exemplifies salon owner success in Kent. Di has run her own business for 18 years, achieving success as a salon owner in Kent. Therefore, she’s got plenty of experience of surviving the highs and lows of running her own salon. “I was […]
It’s a long way from putting patients to sleep to caring for their hair. The intriguing journey that takes someone from the field of medicine into the world of hairdressing is one that a creative salon owner has taken. For 20 years Roger Tackley was a consultant anaesthetist at Torbay Hospital. It certainly meant he […]
Here are our secrets for succeeding in business, especially if you’re focused on running a successful salon. FOLLOW your dream – if it’s what you really want, you WILL succeed in running a successful salon. KEEP focused on what you enjoy – making people feel and look good is crucial for running such a business. […]
Jon Hall has been in the business for 35 years. He thinks the issue of sensitivity testing in hair salons is still a grey area. Jon Hall runs The Cutting Studio in High Wycombe. The salon is in its 23rd year and Jon has been in the business for 36 years. 8 years ago a […]
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. Hilary Hall’s role at the National Hairdressers’ Federation is pivotal. Her own hair is short, wavy and neatly coiffed. Soon after taking over at the NHF she went on […]
Katie Philips certainly has a ‘been there, done that’ cv. It now includes an inspiring Trichology career journey. She started as a hairdressing apprentice and got her City and Guilds. Katie worked in several salons, then on a cruise ship, and later taught at a number of FE colleges for many years. Her trichology career […]
Read what hair professionals say after attending one of our TrichoCare Events. Trichology Event Feedback from Hair Professionals gives insights and experiences that could be crucial for your own journey. The feedback from hair professionals highlights how our events make a difference. A few thankyous The Trichology Conference 2019 sponsored by the ART (Association of […]
For those dealing with thinning hair, finding flattering hairstyles can make a big difference. Style magazines are full of ideas for hairstyles for thinning hair that can inspire anyone looking for a change. Hair loss and thinning hair are emotionally charged issues for women. And they’re common problems. A recent L’Oréal Professional survey showed that […]
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. Recently, significant industry news included P&G selling Wella. […]
