How can a hairdresser make good use of quarantine time?

We still have a few more weeks of quarantine ahead of us, but we don’t need to treat them like a long weekend. Sally Brooks, co-owner of the Brooks&Brooks beauty salon, in an article for HJ, says that free quarantine time can and should be used to become better in your profession. And closing a salon is the ideal time to think about how you want to develop professionally.

Sally Brooks: “Working in a salon is characterized by constant demands from clients, noisy crowds and working hours during spare time. Now you have as much of it as you want, so use this period wisely. Think about your profession, analyze whether you want to be who you are or want changes. And use what’s available to you to hone your skills so you can be even stronger and more confident when you return to work.”

Here are some tips from Sally Brooks for improving your profession during quarantine:

1) Watch online master classes. Thanks to social media, there are many free online courses available. From different types of coloring, wedding hairstyles, haircuts, etc., many of the industry's most renowned educators offer their advice and expertise in regular online sessions.

2) Keep in touch with the team . It's important to stay connected with your colleagues and team, but don't forget to connect with other business owners, stylists and the industry as a whole. Everyone feels like they are alone in their quarantine, but in reality we are all going through this together.

3) Keep up to date with events in the beauty industry - regularly read professional publications and websites. This way you can get sound advice on how to rebuild your business, as well as learn about all the trends and techniques you'll need to operate post-lockdown.

4) Listen to podcasts. You can find some great podcasts and listen to them anytime: about hairstyles, about fashion in general, about music and life. Make your list of podcasts that you would like to listen to regularly as this will motivate you and will definitely pay dividends soon.

5) Cut out negativity : Now is the time to disconnect from anything that causes unpleasant emotions. Life today is a challenge for everyone right now and it is important to keep things realistic, but above all a positive attitude is needed. It is he who will help maintain your mental well-being.