The NHBF launches this year’s prestigious Photographic Stylist of the Year competition
6 February 2017
Showcase your styling techniques by submitting an image suitable for the front cover of our Salonfocus magazine.
Read More...The NHBF launches ‘Incredibles’ competition to select aspiring stylists for fabulous prizes
30 January 2017
The NHBF has launched its ‘Incredibles’ competition for a third year to recognise and inspire industry talent. Competition closes on 31 May 2017.
Read More...Don’t get caught out by business rate changes, NHBF warns salons
23 January 2017
Hair and beauty salons and barber shops are being urged to go online and check out what their new business rates bill will be in...
Read More...The Self-Assessment tax return deadline is looming, warns the NHBF
16 January 2017
The deadline for those completing their 2015/2016 tax returns is 31 January 2017, to assist you the NHBF have compiled a list of digital support available.
Read More...The NHBF calls for greater awareness of the code of practice in light of Harrods’ tipping protest
11 January 2017
The United Voices of the World union (UVW) has been protesting the 75% service charge collected by 16 cafes and restaurants at Harrods this week.
Read More...New government appointment signals tough enforcement of the minimum wage, warns the NHBF
6 January 2017
Government announce the appointment of Sir David Metcalf as the first Director of Labour Market Enforcement. The new role signals the government’s intention to co-ordinate...
Read More...Industry welcomes important step forward in ‘trailblazer’ apprenticeship reforms in England
20 December 2016
The government has approved the industry’s plans for assessing hairdressing and barbering apprentices within new employer-developed “trailblazer” apprenticeships...
Read More...Don’t forget perils of cashflow over Christmas, warns NHBF
19 December 2016
The NHBF is reminding salons and barber shops of the importance of keeping on top of their cashflow and credit control in the run-up to...
Read More...Salons need to tread carefully when using young-looking models, warns NHBF
12 December 2016
Hair, beauty and barbering might be a vibrant, creative and often “young” industry, but salons and barber shops need to be careful about portraying models.
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