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Editor's letter

As the May/June issue of Professional Beauty and Hairdressers Journal Ireland goes to print, Ireland has begun emerging from its longest lockdown since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Summer is coming and there are brighter days ahead in every sense. The Government has confirmed the reopening of the hair and beauty industry this month, after a hugely challenging 14 months for the sector, there is hope for the future.

So as salons and spas prepare to get back to business, this issue has plenty of advice and tips to help make your return to the workplace as smooth as possible. With the pandemic triggering some new skin concerns such as maskne and blue light damage, our facial skincare feature looks at the best treatments and products to address these conditions.

Our waxing and sugaring feature highlights the key areas you need to focus on before welcoming clients back for their first appointment. We round up some of latest hair electricals on the market, so you’re ready for any client request, and our hair salon interiors feature brings you a selection of furniture options to suit a wide range of spaces.

As salons reopen, your online offering, which sustained many of you during lockown, will be more important than ever. Digital expert Kate Woods explains the steps involved in setting up an online store, and how to manage it on a daily basis. And as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to the wider population, our HR columnist outlines employers' obligations and responsibilities.

Entries are open for our inaugural PBHJ Beauty, Hair and Spa Awards, which are taking place on 7 November at Citywest Dublin. We’re delighted to tell you that we’ve extended the deadline to Friday, 30 July, to give everyone a chance to create a winning entry. Throughout this pandemic, the beauty, hair and spa sector has proved itself to be a strong and resilient force in Irish business and society. The PBHJ Awards will showcase and honour the talent, passion, imagination and determination of an industry that has excelled itself during this difficult time. So get your entry in, and tell us why you are the best!

We wish everyone a safe and successful reopening; we are so excited to begin this journey again with you all.

This article appears in the May/June 2021 Issue of Professional Beauty & HJ Ireland

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This article appears in the May/June 2021 Issue of Professional Beauty & HJ Ireland