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As life in the salon starts to get back to normal, you’ve been inundated with treatment requests from your loyal regulars. Since the facial treatments ban was lifted in England in August, a brow tint and shape has been the most popular service for many of you (36%), followed closely by facials (20%), brow wax (16%) and lash extensions (5%).

Thursday has been the busiest day for appointments for most of you (26%) since the face treatments ban was lifted - with Friday coming in a close second (17%) and Saturday in third place (16%). Meanwhile, four is the average number of face treatments your salon has performed per day while adhering to Government social distancing and cleaning protocols. If boosting retail is on your mind now, check out the pro brands’ hot Christmas collection launches on page 75.

On the spot

Which face treatment has been most popular since you’ve been allowed to do them?

1. Brow tint and shape (36%)

2. Facials (20%)

3. Brow wax (16%)

4. Lash extensions (5%)

5. Eye treatments (4%)

Which DIY at-home treatment fail have you had to correct the most since reopening?

1. Mishappen brows (55%)

2. Dodgy waxing (16%)

3. Sore skin/burns from at-home removal creams (4%)

4. Home-applied lash extensions (2%)

5. Streaky fake tan (1%)

THURSDAY has been your busiest day for appointments since the face treatments ban was lifted

71% of clients have booked in their next face treatment straight after having the service done

4 is the number of face treatments you’ve performed, on average, per day

18% have applied for extra financial support from campaigns raising funds for the industry