One in every 60 jobs in the UK is within the beauty industry
Not that I now need to say it but we are facing uncertain times. For most of us, our daily routines have been completely upended and we're unable to continue life as normal. While you may not regard cancelling your hair appointment as a particular problem in the context of greater issues at the moment, it's worth noting that, in the UK, the beauty sector's contribution to overall GDP is a staggering £28.4 billion.
In fact, as the Beauty Council outlined today, the beauty industry is far more crucial to the stability of the UK economy than perhaps any of us realises. Not only does it provide hundreds of thousands of jobs, the industry's contribution to GDP totals around 1.3% of the entire economy and is equivalent to the economic activity of Manchester or Glasgow.
So, what can we all do to support the industry at a time when many of us either can't get to a salon or they've already been closed? Here are a few tips .If you can't get to the spa/hairdresser's/salon as usual, ask if you can purchase a voucher to ensure they still have money coming in. You might not be able to attend your monthly waxing appointment, but the vouchers should last long enough for you to use them for future appointments.
Also, be sure to recommend to your friends – people are more inclined to book a treatment with someone they know is already trusted and well-liked.To ensure that the government does take action to support the beauty industry, join over 60,000 people who have already signed
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