Booking requests during lockdown? Here’s how to respond
So it’s finally come to this - laws have been enforced that require all nonessential businesses to shut their doors for at least three weeks (however, that is subject to change). You grit your teeth, thinking to yourself, “my business...
Financial help for UK hair & beauty specialists – how to apply for it?
The mandatory lockdown affects all specialists working in the hair and beauty industry, no matter if they own their own salon, rent space or work from home. As we want to deliver...
10 best hair and beauty movies to enjoy during the lockdown
You’ve already prepared your business for the temporary closure, planned a successful reopening and have spent some solid time educating yourself so that you will be ready to thrive when you get...
Under the lockdown? Use this time to improve these 5 areas of your beauty business (+free bonus materials)
It goes without saying that hair and beauty salons, as well as solo specialists working in the industry, are currently going through a rough patch - due to the outbreak of COVID-19,...
Business requirements for a proper nail salon
Aside from the usual licenses and insurance policies, it’s important to follow a number of nail salon requirements in order to run a proper business. Do you work well with your team,...
How to successfully reopen your business after a temporary closure
Closing your business temporarily is always painful for stylists, nail techs and massage therapists alike. Whether you’re the owner of a large, multistation salon, are home-based or a solo specialist and rent...
Versum for tattooists – a match made in ink
Whether you’re the owner of a prosperous tattoo shop and regularly rent out chairs to local tattoo artists, or are one yourself, you know by now that your success isn’t only dependent...
Salon staff health procedures during outbreaks of contagious diseases – Q&A
Hair and beauty salon staff are a working group that is at a higher risk of being exposed to numerous contagious diseases. There is no way around it - if you work...
A collection of the best nail salon quotes and sayings
You may love them, you may hate them, but one thing goes without saying - funny nail tech quotes catch attention like nobody’s business! They are an ace up your sleeve -...
Versum loves mums – balancing motherhood with salon ownership
The hair and beauty industry is dominated by women. According to the statistics for 2018, presented by the National Hairdressers’ Federation and the National Beauty Federation UK, 84% of people working in...