What a stressful period for all, right? From salon re-opening guides to PPE information, from mental support to business organisation and planning, from financial advice to client approach, there is a helluvalot info available out there and we get it; it can be overwhelming! Expecting the 4th of July for salons to re-open, though no official statement yet. More questions arise every day and everything seems so fluid. In addition to all that is happening around the world at the same time, emotions are high and feelings are mixed. Many of you are excited, many are sceptical, many are scared; it’s normal, we feel you. Which is why we are trying our best to support our amazing community and keep you as informed as possible.
Here is a list of articles full of essential info, ideas and basically everything that you may need right now, from re-opening guidelines to suggestions on how to cope with lockdown anxiety; so that you have it all in one place. You’re welcome!
Salon Re-opening Guides
If you want to know more about hygiene regulations, how salons would operate, new metres, how to get financial support, what to suggest to your clients and all things practical, we have you covered. For information and guidelines regarding salon re-opening and business associated queries check here:
- Henkel prepares for reopening
http://www.tribu-te.co.uk/henkel-prepares-the-way-for-salon-re-openings/
- Back to business with Schwarzkopf Professional, featuring possible scenarios of situations that pros will come acros, like hair damage, colour corrections etc and the solutions
https://respectyou.me/brands/henkel/back-to-business-with-schwarzkopf-professional/
- Wella – Re-open with Wella
https://www.colourworlduk.com/news/re-open-with-wella/
- Revlon – Empower your Salon
https://www.colourworlduk.com/news/empower-your-salon-guide-by-revlon/
- Joico Consultation guide
https://www.colourworlduk.com/news/joico-unveils-consultation-guide-for-salon-reopenings/
- TIGI – Prepare for reopening
https://www.colourworlduk.com/colour-conversation/prepare-for-re-opening-with-tigi/
and Tigi hairdressers share their re-opening experience
http://www.tribu-te.co.uk/tigi-hairdressers-share-their-re-opening-experiences/
- KEVIN.MURPHY reopening guide
https://respectyou.me/kevin-murphy-salon-re-opening-guide/
- L’Oréal Back to business guide
https://respectyou.me/brands/loreal-professionnel/back-to-business-salon-support-guide-from-loreal/
9. Kao Salon Division’s industry recovery initiative
http://www.tribu-te.co.uk/kao-salon-industry-recovery-initiative/
Self-employed
For self-employed and freelancers’ guides, help and advice, have a look here:
- Indola- Guidelines for freelancers returning to work
https://www.colourworlduk.com/news/guidelines-for-freelancers-returning-to-work-from-indola-and-fha/
and Indola standing by freelancers https://respectyou.me/brands/henkel/indola-standing-by-freelancers/
- Salonpreneur for self-employed https://respectyou.me/roz-colthart-launches-salonpreneur-to-help-self-employed-salon-pros/
Mental health support
Practical information is good and all, but if you need some emotional support or ideas on how to cope with anxiety and how to lift your spirits up a bit, here’s the place:
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- Mental health awareness feature: https://www.colourworlduk.com/news/simon-hill-for-mental-health-awareness-week/
- Stay mentally healthy during lockdown: https://www.colourworlduk.com/colour-conversation/stay-mentally-healthy-during-lockdown/
- Tips and ideas on how to stay mentally healthy: https://respectyou.me/mental-health-awareness-week/
- Staff wellbeing: https://respectyou.me/worksforus-staff-wellbeing/
- Messages of hope: https://respectyou.me/messages-of-hope-from-the-industry/
- Podcast EP45: https://respectyou.me/ep45-lisa-farrall-ashleigh-hodges-discuss-mental-health/
- Podcast EP46: https://respectyou.me/ep46-gary-hooker-michael-young-discuss-wellbeing/
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