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 […]
After previous experience working in a salon and as a college tutor, Sharon Sawyer chose to run her own freelance business. She has now done this successfully for over 10 years. During her professional career, Sharon has earned many qualifications and creative awards including Wella’s Master Colour Expert. However, she always felt there was a […]
The BBC’s ‘Fake Britain’ reporter Matt Allwright has been investigating two aspects of the ongoing story of the illegal and dangerous use of ‘black henna’ products. He particularly focused on the presence of PPD in black henna tattoos. How did it happen? The first involved the Loxham family who were on holiday in Spain. Walking […]
New products, new research and new legislation, such as the EC Cosmetics Regulation affecting eyelash tinting, all mean new headaches for professionals. They are trying to run their businesses and offer creative services to clients. The EC Cosmetics Regulation eyelash tinting provisions have brought about significant changes. Two recent stories reinforce the challenges for the […]
The Hairdressing and Beauty Suppliers Association (HBSA) has been reminding its members that the law on hydrogen peroxide sales has recently changed. This change is part of the hydrogen peroxide sales law meant to regulate its use. As of 1st September 2014, products containing high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, nitromethane, nitric acid, sodium or potassium […]
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 […]
