Nicola Sturgeon has announced a tiered system of lockdown rules for Scotland. The new five-tier system is similar to the one already introduced in England, but has tougher restrictions and extends toward beauty in some Tiers. Thew new system will come into effect 2nd November.
Read MoreThe newly launched #ChopTheVAT campaign from British Beauty Council is asking the UK Government to cut the VAT for hair salons from 20 percent down to 5 percent, as they have done for the hospitality industry.
Read MoreQuestions still remain for beauty therapists and hairdressers on whether they can travel to areas of higher restrictions, treat clients in their home - and treat clients in a lower-tier.
Read MoreIn Wales, all close contact services including hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, and sports and massage therapists are required to close for a two week period.
Read MoreAmidst rising cases across the UK, the First Minister in Northern Ireland has announced a series of lockdown measures to limit the spread of coronavirus, in which beauty salons and hairdressers have been ordered to close.
Read MoreThe Prime Minister has announced a three tier lockdown system in England. The Local COVID Alert Levels - "medium", "high" and "very high" - will be implemented depending on local infection rates.
Read MoreThe original guidance stated that only beauty businesses which had a fixed venue had to display a QR code however the new guidance states that everyone in the close contact business - including mobile businesses, must display a QR code.
Read MoreA salon in Gloucestershire recently placed a job advertisement on the website Jobcentre Plus. Among other requirements, such as a fully qualified stylist, the job advertisement also stated that they are a "happy salon looking for happy people". However, the advert was not posted, due to a dispute surrounding the working of the ad.
Read MoreFrom the 24th of September, businesses must register for a QR Code here and display it within their salon to allow your customers to “scan in”. Using the NHS Covid-19 app, customers can scan the barcode and quickly and easily check into places they visited, making it easy for business to support contact tracing.
Read MoreThe government has announced that in the professional beauty sector, Covid-secure guidelines will become legal obligations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreWe’re living in a world where the only constant is change. This also applies to the beauty industry. Every year, new trends appear and customer demands change. To stay relevant, and to meet your customer’s needs, here are the top beauty treatments you ought to stay on top of.
Read MoreNo person needs to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about their reason for not wearing a face covering. So how can you deal with a client who’s refusing to wear a mask in your salon?
Read MoreThe updated government guidelines provide revised information on the use of PPE equipment, serving drinks inside salons and the mandatory test and trace service.
Read MoreThe new updated government guidelines from the 10th of September have relaxed the PPE equipment needed to be used by beauty professionals such as hairdressers and beauty therapists in close contact services.
Read MoreDuring the current situation, with COVID-19, it’s already hard enough to get your clients back through the doors, especially when some might still be shielding or lack the confidence. This means your clients are now more valuable than ever, so it’s important to keep them as satisfied as possible.
Read MoreBeauty salon Skin Kerr in Bootle, which has denied the existed of coronavirus, banning the talk of coronavirus in the premises of the salon and not taking the necessary preventative measures is being investigated by the Police.
Read MoreTwo Missouri hairstylists, who were later revealed to be COVID-19 positive, did not cause any new coronavirus infections, despite being around seven other employees and 140 clients, thanks to their use of PPE equipment.
Read MoreAn unavoidable part of the internet and social media, is negative reviews and comments. The way you deal with them can make or break your brand. So how best can you react to them?
Read MoreThere is a fine line to consider in the current climate, enforcing cancellation fees in all circumstances can mean customers will risk attending treatments despite coronavirus, likewise, waving cancellation fees can lead to “coronavirus” becoming an overused and dishonest excuse.
Read MoreThe new guidelines have proved to be challenging - to say the very least. Not only has the cost of disposable PPE Equipment been expediential considering business have not had income for months, but also wearing the PPE is incredibly hard on the professional carrying out the treatment.
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