National Hairdressers’
Federation UK
Mark Coray
Immediate Past President
Board Member C EU
History of NHF
• The National Hairdressers' Federation’s roots can trace to dates as early as
1831 as there was a benevolent organisation for hairdressers, which
suggests that hairdressers had banded together to form some sort of
association.
• Formed in 1942 after a number of amalgamations of regional Federations,
the last one came into the NHF in 1958
• The National Hairdressers' Federation today exists to represent
hairdressing salon and beauty therapy business owners in Great Britain
and self employed hairdressers and beauty therapists working in salons.
• Membership is open to individuals, partners, directors and firms who
meet the above criteria.
Vision and mission
• By 2017 NHF will have a growing membership
and will be recognised as the UK’s leading
authority on hairdressing, barbering and
beauty salon ownership
• Helping NHF members build successful and
sustainable hairdressing, barbering and
beauty salon businesses
What we do
• Employment Law support
24/7 Help line
• Tax support
Insurance against costly investigations
• Publications
Salon Focus, Business books,
Business Contracts
• Lobby Government
Trying to change policy
What we do
• Britain’s Best competition
• Regional competitions
• Business events e.g. how to make your salon
more profitable; managing yourself and your
team; delivering a great client experience
• Introduced an allergy alert consultation and
test record card – helps stylists determine
when and whether an allergy test is needed
UK Market
200,000-300,000 employees in the Sector
25,000- 35,000
Businesses
Sole traders
Mobile Hairdressers
Salons – singles and chains
Largest chain – Regis with approx 400 salons
UK Organisations
• NHF – 5,000+ members (owning 8-10,000 salons)
• Hairdressing Council - 7,000 registrants
• The Fellowship of British Hairdressing
• Federation of Freelance Hairdressers
• British Barbers Association
• Mens Hairdressing Federation
Social dialogue
• No social dialogue process in the UK
• Hairdressers and barbers may be individual
members of a trade union
• Most salons will be too small to be unionised
• Employers are working alongside employees
so understand the working environment
UK
• Good record on health and safety in the UK
• Existing legislation is adequate and supported
by the Health and Safety Executive
• Remuneration is governed by the statutory
National Minimum Wage, and Minimum
Training wage although employers can pay
more if they wish
• National occupational standards specify
training included in Apprenticeship
frameworks