Covid-19: Statutory Sick Pay Rebate reintroduced to cover staff absence
The NHBF reported that 28% of UK hair and beauty salons have reported staff shortages owing to the emergence of the Omicron variant and the government’s Plan B. And today (21 December), chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has announced that the government is reintroducing the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to…
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Coronavirus: 28% of UK salons report staff shortages due to Omicron variant
It’s renowned as the busiest time of year for the beauty sector, with clients booking festive nail services, hair cuts or some pre-Christmas pampering. Yet 28% of UK salon businesses have reported disruption to this busy period due to staff shortages and staff needing to self-isolate. The emergence of the…
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Nail & beauty pros: Should you still wear full PPE?
Some nail techs have always worn it, with others only introducing it since the Covid-19 outbreak. But should you always wear PPE? The short answer is yes. PPE has always been a requirement of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) for nail techs. PPE can include items such as…
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Covid-19: How I’ve tackled staffing issues since reopening my salons
Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, reflects on the challenges – and opportunities – that have been presented to her businesses since reopening after lockdown… Since reopening, the most challenging aspect for our boutique salon business has been staffing issues. We adhere to strict Covid-19 precautions for…
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The customised PPE you need in your salon
British Beauty Council patron, Twelve NYC has launched a PPE service to ensure that basic Personal Protection Equipment is accessible, compliant and cost effective. To support the British beauty industry during Covid-19, twelveNYC, a woman-owned product development company has built a dedicated webstore to ensure basic PPE is easily accessible,…
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Nail polish & CBD products amongst most searched for pandemic items
Nail polish and deodorant were the most searched-for beauty items on the internet between April and June 2021, according to research by online retail platform, RangeMe. The company analysed data from more than 12,000 retail buyers and 200,000 suppliers on its platform, and found that buyers are seeking diversity in…
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Covid-19 guidance: What you need to do as a nail tech in Step 4
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has confirmed that Step 4 of the roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July 2021, with updated guidance for close contact services being published. From Step 4, which resumes on 19 July, local authorities will continue to have the power to place public health…
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Scottish govt to lift mask wearing restrictions in beauty salons on 31 May
From Monday 31 May, therapists in Scotland will be permitted to offer face treatments to clients as long as the practitioner is wearing a Type IIR face mask and a face visor or goggles. Kate Forbes MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy, confirmed the news today (25 May)…
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11 ways to help your mental health
Help look after your mindset & mental wellbeing during lockdown, with Monika Stachon, business coach & owner of Nail Boss Strategy & Mindset… It’s hard not to feel alarmed, when all social media, news outlets and daily conversations with clients are overloaded with fear, uncertainty and chaos. Undoubtedly, this is…
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Coronavirus: updated work guidance for nail techs in England
The Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of step 3 of the roadmap, planned to go ahead from May 17. In line with step 3 of the roadmap, the updated guidance is as follows: saunas and steam rooms can reopen updated social…
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Reopening: Maddie Regan reflects on lockdown
Scratch columnist & top tech at 81 Rose Garden, Maddie Regan, reflects on her experience of lockdown & her return to work… With hair and beauty salons officially open again, I thought I would take some time to reflect on some of my highs and lows during the past 12 months…
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Reopening: Thoughts on the first fortnight back in the salon
Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, shares her experience back at work following lockdown 3.0 and draws in thoughts from an employee… As owner of four Dream Nails salons, I have become accustomed, due to Covid-19, to closing them with a few days’ notice and then needing to…
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Coronavirus: updated guidance for nail techs in Scotland
The Scottish Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of reopening on April 26. The guidance includes information on ventilation, face coverings, staff considerations, hand hygiene, physical distancing, cleaning, capacity, PPE as well as the Test & Protect scheme. The biggest change to…
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Saloncide proven effective against Covid-19
Saloncide has been independently tested and clinically proven to be effective against coronavirus. Results from clinical testing show the alcohol-free, antimicrobial disinfectant spray, specially created for the beauty industry, is effective against all enveloped viruses – including Covid-19 at 99.99% within two minutes. Once sprayed there is no wiping required,…
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Coronavirus: Close Contact services in NI to reopen from 23 April
First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster has announced that close contact services can reopen in Northern Ireland from 23 April. The sector is able to reopen by appointment only and it has also been said that this includes training, as well as close contact services provided from a mobile…
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