Salons reach out to Thomas Cook employees during business’s collapse

The beauty industry has come together to support Thomas Cook employees who lost their jobs after the company went into liquidation on September 23 due to a £1.7 billion debt.

Emily Louise Beauty and Aesthetics Salon in Kettering has been offering those affected by the closure £250 vouchers redeemable against courses at the business’s training academy, providing them with a potential new career in beauty. For those not interested in the training, owner Emma Louise Varnfield has also offered assistance with CVs.

Meanwhile, Arch Rival Brows in Skelmersdale and Beauty at Noggi’s in Bolton have both been offering former Thomas Cook employees free treatments up to the value of £25. “I can’t give you your job back but I can provide a pick-me-up freebie,” said Arch Rival Brows founder Lydia Upjohn.