Despite the title, this blog isn't about PPE. Behind the Mask is a free online training resource for the hair and beauty industry, helping to spot the signs of domestic abuse and guide us how to respond in the best way. I undertook this training, knowing that 1 in 4 women experience abuse from a partner or ex at some point in their life, and the chances are that one of my clients could be that one. I was shocked to hear that 2 women sadly die per week as a result of domestic

When can I get an appointment? Will you be working full-time? Are you able to offer mobile hairdressing? Can you cut my kids/husbands' hair? These are all common questions I've been asked over the last week, so here's how the landscape looks right now.... At the time of writing, the Hair & Beauty industry is still awaiting Government guidance and whilst a 'guesstimate' and common sense approach of new measures is so far the best we have, other countries such as Germany and th