Hj's guide to coronavirus industry support for hairdressers
Published
01st Feb 2021
by eleanor
As salons across the UK have had to close their doors again, it’s a worrying time for business owners in the industry. However, we’ve rounded up the coronavirus industry support for hairdressers that can help you navigate these difficult times.
Coronavirus Industry Support for Hairdressers in 2021
Sweet Squared presents Sweet Series Stay indoors, grab a hot chocolate and join Sweet Squared for their brand-new Sweet Series. Throughout lockdown, S2 will be supporting the pro by delivering a brand-new live education series on social media. Join CND and Light Elegance education ambassador Victoria Trafford every Tuesday for Transformation Tuesday, where she’ll be talking through everything from on-trend shades to dazzling nail art. Liza Smith, CND education ambassador and owner of Bodylines Salon will be back to help you get your business ready for reopening. For all the hair lowdown, SACHAJUAN and Alter Ego ambassador Pete Burkill will be demonstrating lockdown looks and enviable colour. KEVIN.MURPHY educators will also be giving you a sneak peek at the exciting brand-new NUDES BEIGE.VIOLET SHADES from COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY. On Fridays grab a glass of fizz and join Fee Wallace for Fridays with Fee. Do a little dance and follow along to learn some new nail art looks that will be sure to wow your clients when you reopen. Timely offers Covid-19 financial relief package Salon software company Timely has announced a significant financial relief package for the UK hair and beauty industry. Timely is calling on other industry suppliers to step up and do more to help during this latest lockdown. Timely has provided over £370,000 to more than 15,000 businesses during lockdown and has proactively extended this relief in the UK and Ireland for a further 3 months while salons are unable to trade. In addition to relief for existing customers, Timely is now giving its platform away for free to businesses currently using pen and paper or on other systems for the duration of the lockdown. Authentic Beauty Concept launches mind, body, soul social content Supporting wellness during lockdown, Authentic Beauty Concept has launched a new series of social content, helping hairdressers explore their creativity, find peace at a time of difficulty, and serve as a reminder to take care of their mind, body and soul. The full schedule of Instagram Lives will cover everything from cooking tutorials, watercolour painting, yoga and sustainable fashion, all guided by industry experts Here's the upcoming schedule: Week 3 and 4 will focus on wellness including a guided sound bath session, life manifesting and live yoga.- Monday 1st February, 5pm: Live sound bath with Elizabeth at Crystal Bliss
- Friday 5th February, 11am: Taking care of your team with Joseph Ferraro and Vanessa Tucker from Hairdotcom Art Team
- Monday 8th February, 5pm: Live manifesting session with Francesca Oddie
- Friday 12th February, 11am: Live yoga session with Chloe Faulkner
- Monday 15th February, 5pm: Sustainable fashion with Laura Fawcett
- Friday 19th February, 11am: Creating a sustainable salon with Brooke Evans
- Revealing Colour – 25 Jan 10am-12pm
- Care – Time To Restart – 27 Jan 2pm-4pm
- Revealing Blondes – 1 Feb 10am-12pm
- Nutri Color Filters – 3 Feb 2pm-4pm
- Greys Away – 8 Feb 10am-12pm
- Intense Blondes – 10 Feb 2pm-4pm
- Prep. Style. Finish. Style Essentials – 15 Feb 10am-12pm
- Bond and Blonde – 16 Feb 2pm-4pm
- Totally Toned – 22 Feb 2pm-4pm
- Restoring Colour (Light to Dark) 24 Feb 2pm-4pm
- Removing Colour – 1 March 10am-12pm
- Wednesday 13 January – Discover L’Oréal Steampod
- Tuesday 19 January – Redken X @b_hairretreat
- Wednesday 20 January – MSTA Derma Roller System
- Monday 25 January – Discover Grey Blending with Wella Professionals
- Monday 8 Feb – Shrine X @hellsbellshair
- Tuesday 16 Feb – Redken X @conorjmd
- Tuesday 9 March – Redken X @tialambourn_hair
- Wednesday 3 Feb at 5pm – Understanding Builds Confidence
- Wednesday 17 Feb at 5pm – Control Creates Efficiency
- Wednesday 3 March at 5pm – Find your Sense of Touch.
- Wednesday 17 March at 5pm – Details Create a Signature Look
- Wednesday 31 March at 5pm – Building a Hair Story
- Wednesday 14 April at 5pm – The Creative Process.
Booking software company Timely has launched a ‘6 Weeks of Wellness Campaign’ to show support for the UK hairdressing industry. Over the coming weeks, Timely will be sharing giveaways, resources, and educational content all relating to wellness. Timely has set-up a COVID Resource Hub on its website to show support to the industry.
As part of the campaign Timely has also partnered with The Help Hub to provide a free online emotional support service powered by a network of 800 qualified therapists. The booking of appointments are made through Timely software.
Additionally, Hollie Power from Salonology is currently hosting a series of live talks every Tuesday morning from 10.30-11am on the Timely Facebook platform.
Vish Colour Management System offers free webinars
Vish Colour Managements Systems is launching a series of webinars to help you boost profitability from your colour services.
Over the next six months, Vish will meet with top names and thought leaders in the industry to discuss how to drive colour sales and optimise colour efficiency so technical services become as profitable as retail.
Webinar Schedule:
Wella Professionals hosts digital education classes
Wella Professionals educators are hosting digital education classes via Zoom. The courses include: Training Focus, aimed at college apprentices, and Digital Studio Discovers for product knowledge on specific Wella Professionals colour or care products. Both sessions are two hours each and free of charge.
You can also tune in for Midday Micro-Classes on Wella Professionals’ Instagram page (@WellaHairUKI) every day. Topics include Hacks for Lightening and Toning and Freehand Balayage. Each session has inspiration to support you throughout this period. Visit education.wella.com
- Maximizing Your Database – Stories from the Salon on February 22
- Marketing Your Colour Services on March 22,
- Building the Ultimate Service Menu on April 12
- Charge Your Worth on May 17