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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Covid-19 pandemic cost hair & beauty pros ‘over £11,000’
A report by Simply Business has found that since the beginning of the pandemic, hair and beauty professionals have lost £11,603 on average in earnings. Despite the hair & beauty industry reopening again in England, it has been anticipated that losses will continue for some time and will eventually cost…
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Two thirds of social media users want better mental health protection
New research has found that two thirds of UK adults with a social media account believe social media companies have a duty to protect the mental health of people who use their platforms. Focusing on social media use during the pandemic, 4,000 people were surveyed by wellbeing company, Soul Analyse, and OnePoll.…
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