News & Blog

As you know (we hope!), Anne is fundraising to develop a hairdressing training programme for young women in rural Uganda. At the same time, the local community together with international charities have recently had great success with the bigger development project in which Anne’s hairdressing initiative sits. So we thought we’d share this with you...Continue reading→

It’s Plastic Free July! Well we all know there is simply too much plastic on the planet, from the gyres in the oceans, to the plastic rubbish in the countryside, to the micro plastics and forever plastics in all living organisms and ecosystems, and that includes you! Because it is so hot at the moment...Continue reading→

Hairdressers could be a secret weapon in tackling climate change, new research reveals! This is really interesting and builds on previous research by Prof. Denise Baden at Southampton University Business School. The study was revealed in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications. Hairdressers across the UK are emerging as powerful, under-recognised influencers in tackling climate change,...Continue reading→

Anne thinks aloud about the challenges facing hairdressing in 2026. Is the industry in crisis? Hairdressing’s present and future is based on professionals sharing and supporting each other. I try to consciously give to support other people in the industry? Time, knowledge, introductions, training, honest advice, flexible opportunities, credit, encouragement. My commitment to the next...Continue reading→

Anne Veck, Salon Business Awards Educator & Texture Expert of the Year, explains… 1. The ‘Clean Girl’ French Braid Best For: Straight to wavy hair (Types 1-2). The Style: A sleek, classic braid down the center. How-to: Start on day-old hair for better grip. Use a tail comb for a straight part. Essentials: Apply a...Continue reading→

Thanks so much to Estetica for this wonderful piece about Anne’s new project empowering the next generation of hairdressers in Uganda! “Impassioned texture expert Anne Veck has launched a vital mission to up skill young women in rural Uganda through the gift of hairdressing. Anne Veck, the award-winning hair artist and renowned texture educationalist, has...Continue reading→

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing launched its “Net Zero” sustainable hairdressing project on Monday 23rd March with a truly engaging and educational webinar. Featuring hair industry sustainability champions Karine Jackson and Anne Veck with expert moderating by fellow green queen Ashleigh Hodges (also, of course, President of the Fellowship), the session focused on setting the...Continue reading→

Last November the British Beauty Council sent an open letter about hair equity to Baroness Smith, Minister for Skills, calling for mandatory, inclusive hair education within government-funded qualifications. The letter was signed by hundreds (yes really) of hairdressers and industry figures, including Anne. You can read the letter in full here. It is hard hitting...Continue reading→

WHICH IS THE BEST ENERGY SUPPLER? Which is the best energy provider for my salon or freelance hairdressing business? By best we mean best for the planet of course, wich means no fossil fuels involved, instead gas and electricity from renewable energy sources. And important to know, the energy you use comes from the grid...Continue reading→

Happy Education New Year everyone. It’s time to plan your staff development for 2026. So we strongly recommend you take a look at Anne Veck’s hairdressing training brochure. to find a course that will meet your needs! Anne’s most popular workshops in 2025 have been Afro for Beginners, Colour Correction, Vintage Styling and The Perfect...Continue reading→