New penalties for employing illegal workers mean salons must be rigorous on right to work checks, says NHBF

New penalties for employing illegal workers mean salons must be rigorous on right to work checks, says NHBF

15 July 2016

Salons and barbershops are being warned new rules cracking down on firms that employ people illegally came into effect last week (12 July) under the Immigration...

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Debbie G Inspires Evangeline Barrett On 2 Day Course

Debbie G Inspires Evangeline Barrett On 2 Day Course

11 July 2016

Evangeline Barret from BLONDZ Hair in Weymouth continued her incredible journey as Step Up & Shine Scholarship winner as she spent two days with industry...

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Former employees should be stopped from setting up within five miles of their old salon, the NHBF says

Former employees should be stopped from setting up within five miles of their old salon, the NHBF says

11 July 2016

Restrictive covenants should be tightened up to prevent an employee from setting up a rival business within five miles of their previous employer.

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They are ‘Incredibles’ – stylists Lauren and Yasmin celebrate their talent with NHBF

They are ‘Incredibles’ – stylists Lauren and Yasmin celebrate their talent with NHBF

11 July 2016

Two stylists from Hereford and Rothley in Leicestershire are the lucky winners of the 2016 NHBF “Incredibles” competition.

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‘Post-16 Skills Plan’ is good news, and will give salons a greater say in training, says NHBF

‘Post-16 Skills Plan’ is good news, and will give salons a greater say in training, says NHBF

8 July 2016

The NHBF has welcomed the government’s “Post-16 Skills Plan”, published today, arguing that its blueprint to simplify routes into vocational training and to make it...

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Big Thank You from HABB, June 24th Fundraising Event

Big Thank You from HABB, June 24th Fundraising Event

4 July 2016

Thank you to everyone who helped make 'hairdressers in need' another successful event!

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‘Brexit’ vote has been a shock, but salons should not panic about the future, says NHBF

‘Brexit’ vote has been a shock, but salons should not panic about the future, says NHBF

29 June 2016

Hairdressing and beauty salons and barber shops will, like everyone else, have been closely following the fall-out from last week’s surprise “Brexit” vote.

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The code of practice on tips must stay voluntary, says NHBF

The code of practice on tips must stay voluntary, says NHBF

20 June 2016

Salon owners support government moves for greater transparency on tipping and how tips are treated.

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The Gallery 'swap scissors for golf clubs'

The Gallery 'swap scissors for golf clubs'

20 June 2016

The Gallery swapped scissors for golf clubs last week to raise money for two charities 'The Hospice in the Weald' and 'HABB'.

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