Authentic Beauty Concept and Green Salon Collective join forces to present Sustainable Sessions. These are free online events packed with actionable insights for eco-conscious salons.
As the focus on sustainability intensifies within the hairdressing industry, Authentic Beauty Concept and the Green Salon Collective are stepping up to empower salons and stylists with practical knowledge and inspiration. Their exciting new partnership launches Sustainable Sessions, a series of three freely accessible online podcast screening events designed to inform, intrigue, and encourage a greener approach to business.
What to Expect from Sustainable Sessions
These aren't just passive listening experiences. Each "Sustainable Session" offers a dynamic...
The hairdressing industry is making strides towards sustainability with Recycle My Salon, a dedicated recycling initiative designed specifically for hair professionals.
The hairdressing industry produces a significant amount of waste, from hair clippings as well as used foils and empty product packaging. Now, salons across the UK can reduce their environmental footprint with Recycle My Salon. This non-profit initiative offers a simple, cost-effective way to recycle a wide range of salon materials.
Recycle My Salon, led by the Hair & Beauty Suppliers Association (HBSA), helps salons, barbershops, and freelancers recycle their waste responsibly. This cost-effective waste management service makes sustainable practices...
With so many misleading preconceptions out there, it’s easy to make mistakes when caring for beautiful textured hair.
Jessica Parrish, founder of specialist textured haircare brand, Shedid & Parrish debunks some common myths about textured hair.
Myth 1: It is Stronger Than European Hair
The Truth: While textured hair might look thick and robust, the bends and twists in the hair strands actually make them more prone to breakage. This quality means gentle handling is essential, particularly if the hair is dehydrated. To protect textured hair, Jessica recommends gentle detangling, moisturising regularly, and avoiding excessive heat styling.
Myth 2: It Doesn’t Grow...
How can you show some love on Valentine's Day? Try giving that special someone a gift of self-care! Here are just a few suggestions from some of our faves.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you're probably thinking about showing some love to someone special in your life. What better way to express how important they are to you than to give them the gift of self-care? Something that pampers them, smells delicious, and isn't fattening!
The Hot Spot!
R+Co have created spiffy gift boxes with some of their most popular hair care products. This bright red box...
The upcoming tax changes in April 2025 are likely to present some challenges for hair salons and their employers. There only a few weeks left to get ready!
An increase in Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from 13.8% to 15% will undoubtedly impact operating costs. Furthermore, the reduction in the threshold for paying NICs from £9,100 to £5,000 per employee means salons will now contribute to NICs on a larger portion of their staff's earnings. These tax changes may even put financial strain on salon owners.
They might need to carefully consider how to absorb these increased costs, potentially...
Ashley Gamble Hair is an award-winning salon based in Shropshire. It has announced that it now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option.
This forward-thinking move by Ashley Gamble Hair positions the salon at the forefront of modern payment solutions, reflecting its commitment to innovation with a focus on providing clients with flexible ways to pay for both services and products.
Starting from January 8, 2025, clients can use Bitcoin to pay for their appointments. Additionally, they can pre-pay for an appointment as a gift for a loved one.
Currently, Bitcoin payments can only be made in the salon by scanning a QR...
