Your doors have re-opened, and your clients are back. From all the engagement and feedback from our Members yesterday (Monday May 10th – will we ever forget that date!), there is an overwhelming sense of joy, of re-connection and of … Read More
Luke O’Neill has become a household name in Ireland in the past year. Not only for the non-biased, independent COVID-19 information he provides, but also for how he delivers it in a very accessible manner. HABIC teamed up with Professor … Read More
HABIC brought our Members this presentation by Carmel Connaire of Glantar. The webinar facilitated a review of COVID-19 Response Plans in salons. We also discussed updated HABIC guidelines and managing ongoing relevant changes in responding to the virus. Webinar Content … Read More
In the lead up to re-opening, HABIC produced a video as a valuable resource for our Members and colleagues in the Personal Care Sector as we prepared to return to our salons and the work place. The Video was created … Read More
To all our Industry Colleagues – We’ve been on a tumultuous journey over the past number of months to say the least. Who would have thought that when HABIC confirmed Government’s decision for all Personal Services to close on Dec … Read More
28th April 2021: The Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) today cautiously welcomes the expected announcement later this week by the Government regarding the easing of restrictions. The easing is expected to lead to a re-opening of the personal services … Read More
Support needed to ensure future sustainability. Huge increase in black market trading 21st April 2021: The Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) has written to the Government to highlight the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the sector in Ireland. It … Read More
Are you eligible? If you are, the closing date for the receipt of Applications for Phase 1 of the Small Business Assistance Scheme is fast approaching. The application deadline is Wednesday 21st April 2021. What is the SBASC? SBASC is intended … Read More
There seems to be some uncertainty around the CRSS – the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme. Most specifically about making a claim and how often you have to do so. This scheme was announced as part of the 2021 Budget and … Read More
We’ve been here before and so we know what to expect. This alone could get you down – BUT DON”T LET IT! Use it to your advantage. Set some daily goals for yourself with a balance of keeping busy and … Read More
What is the difference between salons reopening on the 1st or 2nd after all it is only one day!!! The Reality is… The reality and lost revenue for one day in regard to personal grooming services is massive. At this point … Read More
In early October 2020, the Government approved the Low Pay Commission’s increase in the National Minimum Wage of 10 cent an hour. This represents a 10 cent increase on the current National Minimum Wage (NMW) of €10.10 per hour which will bring it to €10.20 per … Read More
Back in November 2020, HABIC hosted an information webinar with two Senior Revenue CRSS Officials, who talked us through the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, explaining how to apply, and answering any questions people had on it. The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses … Read More
Updated 31st Dec On December 22nd the Government announced that public health restrictions would move to Level 5, with specific adjustments as of Christmas Eve, 24 December 2020. This resulted with the closure of all personal care services including hairdressers, … Read More
“We are thinking of all of our hairdressing partners and your loved ones at thistime. We want to affirm our total solidarity and are here to help you tonavigate this challenging moment. Together with Industry Trade Bodies, weare working to … Read More
Yet another day in the diary of 2020 that we won’t forget fast…. Wed 21st Oct. Yesterday, Monday 19th Oct the Government confirmed that Level 5 Restrictions for the entire country would come into effect from Midnight Wednesday, October 21st … Read More
We cannot under estimate the importance of Face Masks in our sector. Lets face it (no pun intended!) since life with COVID began, we have been hearing about face coverings. It has made headlines (ah – another pun!) since early … Read More
The Government announces the much anticipated Resilience and National Recovery Plan for Living with COVID-19. This will be the guide for us all – families, business and society over the next 7 months as we Live with Covid-19. It is … Read More
As part of the July Stimulus, the Government announced a temporary reduction in the Standard VAT Rate from 23% to 21%. The standard rate of Irish VAT will be temporarily reduced for a six-month period from 1 September 2020 to … Read More
This year sees BEST of the BEST join forces with HABIC – the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation of Ireland, for the first time. The BEST of the BEST Photographic Awards as always will showcase the true talent that Ireland’s Hair … Read More
We have received a number of enquiries from HABIC members with concerns about what to do in the case of someone in their household or the household of a member of their team testing positive for COVID-19, or as a … Read More
€1,000 Grant for sole traders hit by Covid-19 Social Protection Minister, Heather Humphreys, T.D., has today opened applications for the newly revamped Enterprise Support Grant – designed to assist the self-employed as they get back on their feet following Covid-19. … Read More
The Government has published details on the second tranche of the Restart Grant and, with it comes some good news. It is referred to as the Restart Grant Plus scheme and it is well worth you taking the time to … Read More
It’s a hot debate and the out come of your decision can be life changing. So let’s give it the time that it deserves. Face Covering is an essential part of our efforts to combat coronavirus. It’s up there with … Read More