Nail work is precise work. It’s so precise that when you’re in the process of doing someone’s nails, or getting your own nails done, you might not think to look up and admire the surroundings. However lots of the best nail stations and salons don’t stop at making you look prettier, they also sport their […]
Category: Hair & Beauty
Space, tools, customers! To take your business into your hands, these are the key ingredients of being either a freelance hairdresser or barber. As tricky as it may sound to begin your career as a barber or hairdresser in the current climate, the demand for haircuts will remain as long as people’s hair continues to […]
Nail salons have been blowing up in popularity in the U.K. in the last few years. The beauty industry is on the rise again, and pampering is coming back into fashion. Plus, to top it off, HotPatch is allowing nail station owners, to rent their spaces flexibly to other freelancers. It’s just become that much easier […]
We’ve always been told that a good first impression matters — and the same is true for your salon. A good aesthetic will naturally attract more customers and freelancers, and in turn, an attractive salon is one that will translate well onto social media. If customers like the way it looks, they’ll be proud to […]
If you’re in need of a salon chair to hire in London or rental space for your beauty business, you may be wondering if there’s a location near you. With our collection of salon chairs from various locations across London, finding the perfect fit for your needs is made easy. Take a look at our […]
Panicking about what to include in your therapy contract? Need to talk to someone about it? HotPatch has a few key suggestions below. 1. Keep it confidential Confidentiality in this trade is essential. Include information about confidentiality, and also its’ exceptions. We recommend you get your client to specifically sign this section, or even have […]
HotPatch catches up with Jodie Sheehan: How do you organise your freelance Make Up Artist kit? What a pain it is for a freelance make up artist when your kit is in disarray: carrying around more bags than you have arms and shoulders for, making several trips back and forth to the car, or leaving an […]
Stand out from the Crowd: The Definitive Guide to Listing your Patch Grab users attention with a few top tips on listing your space to rent with HotPatch. Is your HotPatch listing getting the attention it deserves? We have tried to make the process of listing a workspace with HotPatch as simple as possible, but here […]
Budget 2021: What does it mean for me? Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget statement. The Budget includes a three-part plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Key points affecting personal care businesses include: The furlough or ‘job retention’ scheme — which pays 80% of employees’ […]
Roadmap released: Beauty businesses in England could be open by 12 April Today the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will set out the government’s roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England. Beauty businesses are tentatively set to re-open by April 12. The roadmap outlines four steps for easing restrictions. Before proceeding to the next step, the […]