Join Sassoon for an electrifying evening as they present Future Creatives… Join us as the Sassoon Future Creative Team unveil their bold interpretation of our Spring/Summer collection, INTERFERENCE. Witness the next generation of Sassoon talent…

Hairdressers across the UK are emerging as powerful, under-recognised influencers in tackling climate change, according to new research from academics at the University of Bath’s Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), and the…

Celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton summits Kilimanjaro, raising over £100,000 for Kidscape. On 8th February, renowned celebrity hairdresser and charity ambassador Andrew Barton successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Standing at 5,895…

The Hair Council has submitted a response to a government survey on proposals to ban non-compete clauses. Your first-hand perspective on this topic is important to help the government understand the implications of potential non-compete…

The Hairdressing Council welcomes the publication of the Small Business Strategy from the Business & Trade Committee, to which the Council provided verbal evidence in July 2025. The report recognises many of the challenges facing…

The Hair Council are sharing an opportunity to contribute to an important research study commissioned by the Home Office, conducted by IFF Research. The research will explore businesses’ experiences of UK right to work regulations…

The Hair Council is taking part in a government roundtable discussion as part of their working paper on non-compete clauses in employment contracts and how this can be improved. This working paper, launched on 26…

The Hair & Beauty Charity is set to rally the industry together for its inaugural Tennis Tournament. Taking place on Monday 11 May 2026 at Weybridge Lawn Tennis Club in Surrey, the half-day event promises…

The Hairdressing Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayne Lewis-Orr as its new Chair. Jayne brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the professional hairdressing industry. Widely recognised as a respected leader…

Check out how we think the Budget on 26 November 2025 will impact your hairdressing business, whether you're employed, self-employed, an employee or an apprentice. The webinar is here If you'd like more information please…

The UK Government have announced a rise to the national minimum wage. The hourly rate for over-21s will rise to £12.71, with workers aged 18-20 seeing a rise to £10.85, and under-18s and apprentices rising…

Businesses in the hairdressing sector continue to struggle to make a profit and are calling for a rethink of how VAT is applied to the sector. Gareth Penn appeared on the BBC over the past…