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Small Business Knowledge Centre

Hair & beauty

Renting a chair in a hair salon

Hair & beauty

Renting a chair in a hair salon: Direct Line for Business gets the lowdown

Patch test cosmetics

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What is a patch test and why are they important?

how to get a hair dressing apprenticeship

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Instagram Marketing for Beauty Businesses

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Style your own pathway to success

Types of salon in the beauty industry

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Josh Wood's signature style for success

Types of salon in the beauty industry

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An Interview With Nail Artist Sophie Harris-Greenslade

Types of salon in the beauty industry

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An Interview With Make-Up Artist Attracta Courtney

Freelancing in the hair and beauty industry: top career tips

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Freelancing in the hair and beauty industry: top career tips

Hairdressing career options: Direct Line for Business asks an expert

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Hairdressing career options

Job roles in a salon: Direct Line for Business investigates

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Job roles in a salon: Direct Line for Business investigates

Jobs in the hair and beauty industry: Direct Line for Business asks an expert

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Jobs in the hair and beauty industry

How to become a bridal makeup artist or hair specialist

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How to become a bridal makeup artist or hair specialist

How to become a hairdresser

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How to become a hairdresser

Beauty industry showcase: Dom Lehane of HairClubLive

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Beauty industry showcase: Dom Lehane of HairClubLive

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Beauty industry showcase: YouTube star Natasha Lee

hairdressing qualifications

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What qualifications do you need to be a hairdresser?

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How to get a hairdressing apprenticeship

how to get a hair dressing apprenticeship

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How to become a special effects makeup artist

Types of salon in the beauty industry

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Types of salon in the beauty industry

The average hairdresser and beauty therapist salary

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The average hairdresser and beauty therapist salary

Chain vs. small salons: apprenticeship pros and cons

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Chain vs. small salons: apprenticeship pros and cons

Beauty Industry Showcase: Social media star Carly Musleh

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Beauty Industry Showcase: Social media star Carly Musleh

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Beauty Industry Showcase: Charlotte Mensah

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