Traditionally speaking the beauty and cosmetics sector is not largely associated with men but in recent years we have seen a seismic shift in public attitudes and the male grooming industry has transformed. This has quickly extended into non-surgical aesthetics with filler and Botox treatments for men becoming ever more popular.
Read MoreBody contouring and weight management is becoming increasingly popular in line with the progressive rise in our overweight population and emergence of more demanding beauty standards.
Read MoreThe first-ever edition of Cosmoprof Asia Digital Week has concluded successfully, creating copious business opportunities for the world’s companies and operators looking for new business solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Read MoreCaroline Hirons has announced the ‘Back Beauty’ campaign which encourages the public to support the Beauty industry by booking future appointments, buying gift vouchers and buying your normal skincare routine from them via online or telephone sales.
Read MoreThe list you need to make sure your salon offering for Christmas is on point.
Read MoreWhether you’re an assistant, a stylist or a manager, it’s easy to pick up bad habits over the years. But identifying them and breaking them is easier than you think, according to Akin Konizi, international creative director for HOB Academy. But, as 2020 gives us all a bit of time to think and reset, it’s the perfect opportunity to break bad habits – and start new ones!
Read MoreSalon Owner, Sinead Quinn has faced over £3,000 fines for keeping her salon Quinn Blakey Hairdressing in West Yorkshire open. She has had numerous visits from the council and police asking her to close, threatening double fines every day that she stays open.
Read MoreThe beauty industry has been one of the most his industries during the coronavirus pandemic, being faced with a “first to close and last to open” attitude. In his conversation with Glamour Editor-in-Chief Deborah Joseph, Rishi Sunak has shared that his wife has been ‘lobbying’ him to open the beauty industry sooner rather than later.
Read MoreBusiness consultant Phil Jackson from Build Your Salon, puts together his ten tips for getting the most out of lockdown 2.0!
Read MoreNoel Halligan and Corey Taylor, business partners and founders of NOCO Hair sit down to discuss their Christmas marketing strategy, despite the setting being very different this year.
Read MoreBoris Johnson has announced last week 31/10/2020) at the Downing Street Press Conference that all non-essential businesses are to close in England for a month long national lockdown starting from the 5th of November, with a review date of the 2nd of December.
Read MoreOne of the most important parts of being a makeup artist (or some may argue the most important part) is the safety and the hygiene towards the client. Especially with the outbreak of the Coronavirus continuing to be a part of our everyday lives for the foreseeable future, it is now more important than ever to stay hygienic with clients.
Read MoreThe Prime Minister has announced today (31/10/2020) at the Downing Street Press Conference that all non-essential businesses are to close in England for a month long national lockdown.
Read MoreNicola 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 MoreKeeping your kit clean has always been important, but since salons have reopened, cleanliness and hygiene are even more of a priority for professionals than ever.
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.
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