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 […]
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 a successful salon. KEEP focused on what you enjoy – making people feel and look good is crucial for running such a business. You […]
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 […]
