Tips & Advice

Update from the Hair & Barber Council

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson MP, announced on Monday 10 May that the next phase of the lockdown would be going ahead as planned in England from Monday 17 May. 

3 years ago
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Hairdressers in England must wear face masks & visors and close contact treatments resume from 15th August

Yesterday on Thursday 13th August, it was announced by the UK Government that all hairdressers in England will need to wear a type II face mask and visor that covers the face, from Saturday 15th August.

4 years ago
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HM Treasury extends temporary VAT tax cut until October

Great news for all hair and beauty businesses, as it was recently announced by the HM Treasury that the temporary tax cut for PPE has been extended until the end of October.

4 years ago
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Cost effective, quick and easy nail and beauty treatments, perfect for your re-opening

Now that UK beauty salons and nail bars are preparing for their re-opening on Monday 13th July, it’s important to assess the different types of treatments you can provide under the new guidelines.

On Thursday 9th July, it was announced that you will be unable to provide treatments directly to the face such as facial waxing, eyelash treatments and make-up applications, due to the much greater risk of transmission.

However, there is still an array of other treatments you can offer your clients that save time and money…

4 years ago
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Beauty salons and nail bars set to re-open from Monday 13th July under new guidelines

Great news for beauty salons, nail bars, tattoo studios and physical therapy businesses as last night on Thursday 9th July, the Government announced they can re-open from Monday 13th July following a newly released set of guidelines.

4 years ago
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What PPE is VAT free?

What are some PPE items VAT Free?

4 years ago
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Therapists and beauty salons back to work Q&A

How can salons and mobile therapists best prepare themselves for this new way of working?

4 years ago
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The difference between vinyl, nitrile and latex gloves for hair and beauty professionals

The main three types of single use glove in our industry are Nitrile, Latex and Vinyl, and in this article we go through their differences. 

4 years ago
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