The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has published this week a damning report on the future for hair and beauty without government intervention.

The UK economy shrank by a record 9.9 per cent in 2020. With worrying economic predictions, we are heading for unprecedented times, but working and living through a recession isn’t new for Jamie Brooks.

The Women and Equalities Committee has published a Statement on Unequal Impact? COVID-19 and the gendered economic impact highlighting how the pandemic has had a more negative impact on women than men.

We sit down with AvantGardeGraphicsUK brand and editorial designer on the importance of professional branding for every business.

ASA has ruled that filters should not be applied to social media adverts if they exaggerate the effect of the product.

Due to launch in April 2021, Dermalogica has accelerated the industry-wide launch of its Aspire Award to support undergraduate apprentice therapists whose training and career progression has been halted due to COVID-19.

The 53rd edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has been postponed to September. The event was rescheduled from 9 to 13 September 2021, due to the continuing health emergency linked to the spread of covid19.

With salons preparing to get back to work when the national lockdown is expected to end in February, owners have found they are struggling to secure professional salon supplies such as hair colours as these are often imported from Germany, Italy and France.

The Supreme Court found largely in favour of small firms receiving payments from business interruption insurance policies. Under the ruling, more policyholders will now have valid claims against insurers for the disruption they've faced due to the pandemic.

After a relentless non-stop campaign by the British Beauty Council, UK Spa Association, British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology and the National Hair & Beauty Federation the government has created a new, sector specific team for hair and beauty – Personal Care - dedicated to supporting our industry.

Josh Wood Colour has shared a statement on their instagram over the matter, highlighting that they have absolute respect for government regulations and have worked incredibly hard throughout the last 10 months to ensure that they are compliant and go beyond and above to ensure the safety of their employees and clients.

The beauty industry across England will be closed until at least mid-February following the Prime Minister's announcement on the 4th of January 2021.

Hair and beauty salons across the capital are set to lose £16 million per week collectively unless they receive more government support.

Data compiled by the Local Data Company and published by the Telegraph has shown that 4,578 hair and beauty salons across Britain have closed their doors permanently since the start of the global pandemic.

Tier 4 is extended across England, as more areas enter the toughest restrictions in which the beauty sector must close.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna launches announces the next edition will take place in Bologna, from 27 to 31 May 2021.

The Pantone Colour Institute annually predicts colours that serve as inspiration for fashion's leading designers' new collections, has announced its 2021 Colours of the year as a dull grey and contrasting bright yellow.

Salon owner, Magi Alexander shares with us how she managed to keep her business afloat during lockdown and how lockdown was a time to reevaluate.

In a covid digital age, an app can help you book clients and save you time - so how do you go about the new venture?

The 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.