Anjula Thakar, Waxing Expert and Salon System Educator shares her tips on Summer Pre & Post Wax and Aftercare to achieve the perfect waxing result.

As clients attend less treatments during the ongoing global pandemic, here’s why and what you can do to bring them back.

Taylor, an immunocompromised 26 year old nail artist from Washington, was left in disbelief after one of her clients revealed they had attended their nail appointment, whilst knowingly testing positive for COVID-19.

Nail therapists are reporting an increase in regular customers complaining that their nails are lifting far earlier than usual - why is this and what can you do?

Diversity is something that many industries have been forced to address in recent months. In the beauty industry, there is evidence that a concerted effort is being made to become more inclusive but Hannah-Curlita Dennis, founder of Winnie Beau London, believes there is still a long way to go.

Following a new update in the UK Government Guidelines on Face Coverings, clients must wear face coverings in salons from the 8th of August in England.

As the government works to tackle coronavirus outbreaks locally, local councils are enforcing “local lockdowns”.

The Prime Minister has announced in today’s Coronavirus Downing Street Briefing that the easing of high-risk treatments which includes facials is postponed in England.

We’ve had numerous reports from industry professionals that they have received phone calls with people claiming to be calling from the NHS track and trace service, informing that “according to their system, someone in their proximity has tested positive for COVID-19”.

Desktop factory Mayku recently performed a study looking into the impact of COVID-19 on beauty microbusinesses and start-ups. They discovered that lockdown has served as a strong motivator for hobbyists to start their own cosmetics and beauty companies, with around a quarter of hobbyists transforming their interest into a viable business.

It’s that time of year again when we are all starting to get our bodies summer ready, and although we may not all be able to jet off to exotic far away beaches this year because of COVID-19 that doesn’t mean we all want to be walking around fluffy and fury either.

The new normal is constantly changing as the world accepts the effects of coronavirus - the ripping effects in the beauty industry have been stronger than in other sections, but one disconcerting factor professionals were not prepared for is the rise of allergic reactions in clients.

The government guidelines to date of working in the close touch sector such as the beauty industry instructs beauty professionals to wear visors in situations of close proximity (less than 1 meter) for a prolonged period of time. However, since the introduction of face shields, reports have risen of beauty therapists experiencing headaches through straining their eyesight.

The latest government announcement during the daily press conference on the 17th July has seen the Prime Minister encourage staff and employees to go back to work by opening the remaining sectors of the economy from the 1st of August in England.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced on the 14th of July that face coverings will be made compulsory in shops from the 24th of July give people more confidence to shop safely and enhance protections for those who work in shops.

The government has announced during the Downing Street Press Conference on 9 July 2020 that the beauty sector will be opening from the 13th of July. This follows the earlier easing of lockdown which allowed hairdressers to open on the 4th of July.

With colour services in high demand from clients who have inches of roots, or have attempted a box dye during lockdown, colourist’s skills are going to be tested once clients return to the salon.

We are living in a world of first impressions and appearances, our skin’s “look” inevitably has a major impact on our self-confidence, and our professional and personal lives. So, let’s find out what is ageing our bodies and our skin, and how we can temper this process!

Up until a few months ago, face masks were an exception on our streets, especially outside Asia. However, things have drastically changed because of the Corona Pandemic: wearing a face mask has now become part of our everyday ritual and that may last for quite a while to come.

Ingrown hairs cause red and itchy bumps where a hair has grown back under the skin. It doesn’t look nice and is often very uncomfortable. The problem arises especially after shaving which is why men have many of their face and neck and women find them on legs and armpits.