Even though you are unable to carry on with your day to day life as hairdressers, stylists, colourists and barbers, the professional hair industry has plenty of online resources for you to explore and learn from.
It's also the perfect time to join an amazing online community of fellow hair and beauty experts. You can support each other, ask questions and learn new skills in colour and care as well as running a salon or freelance business.
Here is a list of everything we know of going on right now during these difficult times so we urge you to have a read, follow and connect ONLINE.
Hairdressers' Journal Goes Live
After the success of their Virtual Week, HJ will continue with their Live webinars. Featuring industry-leading speakers offering key business advice, training videos from top stylists and colourists, exclusive offers from hair brands and manufacturers and updates on how to safeguard your business during the Coronavirus pandemic. You can see the latest schedule here.New Facebook Group: Hair Socials
If you're a hair professional, become a part of its strong online community and support each other even when apart. Facebook groups such as Matrix Education and Hair Socials give hairdressers and barbers a chance to learn, teach and share opinions on anything from the latest hair trend to how to support your business. Hair Socials generally broadcast live every day at 7pm. They now have a Facebook Page as well as a Group you can follow.Matrix's Online Weekly Schedule
Matrix have started a weekly rotation of themed live broadcasts. These will feature celebrity hair colourists and stylists demonstrating colouring techniques or simply just chatting about topics that are important to you and bringing the community together. Make sure you're following them on Facebook.Wella Education: Join the #WellaFamily for daily education
Wella will be using their Instagram page to host daily live sessions on interesting topics such as Men's Hair, how-to braids, knowledge of Wella products as well as Q&A sessions. You can also watch Free Online Learning videos here...Fellowship for British Hairdressing #TheKnowledge
The Fellowship will be going LIVE with #TheKnowledge every Monday at 3pm on their Instagram page to keep you close to your Fellowship family. And every Thursday at 3pm they'll also be posting a longer interview with advice, guest experts and ongoing guidance for navigating these difficult times while staying inspired and connected. Head over to their Instagram account for live webcasts which will then be edited and posted on their Facebook and YouTube on a weekly basis.Profesoinal Beauty's Virtual Beauty Week 29th March - 3rd April
Check this page here to re-watch and follow them on Instagram and YouTube for many of their Live Sessions. If you took part, don't forget to claim your CPD points here.L’Oréal Professionnel UK & Ireland Education
Follow their Instagram page for their Home Academy via their Access Portal as well as other digital education and online salon support!Revlon Professional UK Educational Videos
The Team at Revlon Professional are releasing fantastic how-to videos almost daily. Follow them on Facebook to re-watch all of their content.Patrick Cameron Live on Facebook
A favourite among hairdressers, Patrick has always brought fantastic energy and knowledge to the stage. Now using the reach of Facebook, this new platform will allow everyone at home to experience his positivity. Watch him now...
TIGI will be posting step by step video courses
Follow them on their Facebook page here...Schwarzkopf's Ask Education Platform
In the Ask Academy online, you can watch videos to keep your skills sharp, creativity flowing and inspiration going. Schwarzkopf has also released their latest Essential Looks collection online. It consists of three trends – Punk, Refined Traditions and Let It Bloom.Indola's ed(you)cation Seminars
Watch their online seminar videos on how to achieve their latest Street Style Looks.
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