9th July 2002
13th July - partial reopening of the Beauty Sector
Fantastic news- many of our beauty treatments can be performed from Monday. HOWEVER, it does not include the highest risk zone -directly in front of the face. This means treatments such as facials, make-up, lashes/brows, should not be performed until govt. advice changes, due to the much greater risk of transmission.
30th June 2020
Write to your MP
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Beauty, Aesthetics & Wellbeing is encouraging members of the industry to write to their local MP, calling for the Govt to allow beauty, spa and wellness services to re-open alongside hairdressers and provide immediate clarity on when. For a template letter contact us......
24th June 2020
Government Guidance
The long awaited government guidance has now been published, see the document at the link below.....
19th June 2002
Client Form
Send this form to your clients prior to their appointment to help reduce unnecessary contact. Have a look and test the form....see below for more details
19th June 2002
Free Training Course
Jennifer Young has kindly offered her online training course - learn how to control cross infection and understand legal requirements and practice.
6th June 2020
Update...
From our colleagues at the Hair Council. Habia has been asked to look at the draft Govt. guidance which was sent late yesterday, Still uncertain when the guidelines will be published, but progress is being made. It's still 4th July at the earliest for re-opening in England, no dates yet for the other three nations.
25th May 2020
Poster
Professional Beauty has created a salon poster to use once we are given the go ahead to reopen. You can download it and amend it to your own specifications....
25th May 2020
Back to Work Plan
The Hair and Barber Council have produced a Back to Work Plan that is available to everyone on their website, see link below.....
22nd May 2020
Preparing your place of work post COVID-19
The JCCP new guidelines for preparing your place of work post COVID-19 are now available on their website. These are JCCP guidelines for use by cosmetic practitioners and their staff...
22nd May 2020
CIEH -Legionnaires' disease -reopening safely
When buildings reopen after lockdown, it is essential that you consider the risks of Legionnaires' disease. The CIEH have produced this booklet......
Involved with Apprenticeships?
The Institute for Apprenticeships has got a COVID-19 hub...click below for the link
15th May 2020
The new normal....
This is a link to a CNN story that shows how salons from the USA, China, France and Dubai are adapting to a transformed workplace once lock-down is over...'its like opening a brand new salon' . We cannot open until at least 4th July but this gives an insight into the new normal....
13th May 2020
COVID-19 Taskforce
Our sector is included in the announcement of five ministerial-led Taskforces, they will develop plans for how and when closed sectors can reopen safely, following publication of the UK's roadmap to rebuild Britain........ click to see details
Furlough scheme extended
The Chancellor announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, new flexibility will be introduced from August...see more details....
12th May
APPG- Call to action
MPs issue a call to action to support the beauty industry...read more about this on the APPG website....
Self Employment Income Support Scheme
If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by COVID-19 use this scheme if you're eligible to claim a grant...see link for more details.....
Support for the industry..
So many companies are supporting their salons to prepare for the time they can reopen. This is a feature from Hairdressers Journal showcasing how L'Oreal are working with the industry to help salons reopen safely....
March 2020
This is a time of great uncertainty and many of you have been in touch asking what is the responsible approach to take in these unprecedented times.
It is clear that all forms of social distancing are vitally important, if we as a nation are to successfully fight this virus.
Sadly because of the very nature of our sector, we expect the impact of the virus to be significant and salon owners, staff and those that are self-employed are looking for advice on what to do. The situation is continually changing so we recommend following the official links to get the most up to date information and advice.
the hair and beauty
This is a time of great uncertainty and many of you have been in touch asking what is the responsible approach to take in these unprecedented times.
It is clear that all forms of social distancing are vitally important, if we as a nation are to successfully fight this virus.
Sadly because of the very nature of our sector, we expect the impact of the virus to be significant and salon owners, staff and those that are self-employed are looking for advice on what to do. The situation is continually changing so we recommend following the official links to get the most up to date information and advice.
Government advice
The Government is reporting daily on the steps they are taking to fight the virus, protect the economy and support businesses and individuals. Initially it was announced that gyms and leisure centers had to close. Spas and massage services were included in this category. This was followed soon after by another announcement that all beauty, nail and hair salons had to close.,
The Chancellor has announced an unprecedented package of concessions to help businesses get through this extremely difficult time, see the link below...
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
Additional information
The World Health Organisation (WHO) have a wealth of information and advice on their website at
To access further support for those affected by COVID-19
Colleagues at other organisations across the sector have resources you may find useful....
Change.org petition
A petition has been created on behalf of the hair and beauty industry to lobby the UK government for an economic hardship relief package to help the industry recover from the impact of the pandemic. Everyone across the industry who fees passionately about this is sharing it widely.