One year has passed since the UK hairdressing industry emerged, blinking like a rabbit in the headlights, from the final lockdown and hair pros returned to work in what was left of their business. The good news is there are now signs of sustained recovery, and confidence levels are rising, albeit cautiously. But unsurprisingly, given the enormous jolt to the industry, life has not gone back to ‘normal’ – too much has changed. Recruitment remains challenging – nobody knows where all the apprentices have gone – and post-lockdown youngsters don’t seem to have as much self-confidence. Looming on the horizon? An inflation-fuelled recession. After everything that’s been thrown at the industry over the past two years, will that be the final straw for many? We sat down with members of the @nhbfsocial, @fha_official, @hairandbarbercouncil, the @salonemployersassociation, @fellowshiphair and Creative HEAD readers – all of whom remained anonymous, so they could speak their minds freely. Employers, employed stylists and self-employed stylists discussed the challenges they face as they prepare for the future of their business. To read 'On The Floor' in full, check out our October issue or visit bit.ly/On-The-Floor-22. #hair #hairdressing #hairdresser #hairbusiness #salonowner #salonmanager #salonbusiness #hairdressingindustry #hairstylist #haircolourist #freelancehairdresser #barberbing #barber #barbershop