Whether you’re thinking about going freelance, want to know how to become a successful freelance hairdresser, or you’ve recently made the jump, freelance senior hair stylist, Laura Dauncey Smith, shares everything she wish she could tell her former self as she made the move and tips on how to be successful freelance hairdresser. Dear Laura, Read More
Trying to get your work into the press can be a daunting task, especially when you work solo as a freelance hairdresser. But if you follow this guide, you’ll be on your way to a wealth of press coverage in no time at all. Invest time Sending emails out to magazines, newspapers and sites on Read More
If you’re a hairdresser working in a salon at some point in your career you’ve probably questioned pursuing freelance work – here’s some stories to give you an insight into what it takes to be a success. From what made them make the initial freelance leap to what their favourite career moment is, these freelance success stories Read More
To celebrate HJ’s Freelance Week, sponsored by Wella Professionals we’ve asked a number of freelancers to share the innovative and creative ideas they’ve put in place over the past few months. We hope you will be inspired and take note of the different ways you can stay motivated during these difficult times… Freelancers can get Read More
Are you thinking about going freelance? Does being your own boss sound appealing? However appealing this might sound, there are certain legal and business arrangements that you will need to take into consideration before choosing to be a self-employed hairstylist. “Being self-employed can be a great choice to improve your work/life balance,” says NHF chief Read More
Chair rental legislation is one of the hottest topics in the hairdressing industry. Over half of the people working in hairdressing and barbering are self-employed, many working as chair renters. While chair renting works well for some salons, there’s a lot to think about as a salon owner. If you get it wrong and HMRC Read More
So you’re thinking about becoming a freelance hairdresser? Of course you are otherwise you wouldn’t be pawing thorough our freelance week content, would you? But as we all know, working for yourself isn’t for everybody. Many factors go into knowing if you’re ready to go freelance as a hairdresser. Determining factors include finance, networking ability Read More
Being a freelance/self-employed hairstylist or a mobile hairdresser can mean that you have a lot of things to keep on top of and admin to handle yourself. One thing you need to make sure you have in hand is your insurance, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. It can be a minefield figuring out what you Read More
Hands up Millennials, who among us doesn’t currently have a solid financial plan for the future? Maybe a vague hope of ‘saving for a rainy day’ but a certified ‘this is the pot I’ll be taking from for when I’m retired’ plan – not many of us. And that’s a huge problem, especially if you Read More