April 2008 news round-up

Who's Doing What For HABB?
HABB offers huge thanks to: RAINBOW ROOM INTERNATIONAL which has chosen HABB as its charity of the year and is dedicating a whole year of charity fundraising to this worthy cause. The initiative sees all 11 Rainbow Room International salons across Scotland battle it out to see who can raise the most money for the charity through a series of inspirational fundraising events over the next 12 months.

RAE PALMER with SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL is launching the HABB Graduate competition for up-and-coming stylists educated to Level 2 in NVQ hairdressing. The regional contest will culminate in a grand final on 16 June where 15 finalists will battle it out to win a fabulous prize including a year's apprenticeship at Rae Palmer Hairdressing in Southsea, Hampshire. The competition aims to unite local colleges with HABB, raising money and awareness for us while providing exciting training sessions for students, and rooting out up-and-coming talent.

DONATION BOXES
Want to collect loose change from your team and clients? HABB donation boxes are available. Call HABB and order yours today.

HABB Day: 2 May
What do you have planned? HABB Day makes a real different to people who need your help. Here's what you need to do:
1. Select a person to collect the money
2. Ask every team member to donate £1 on Friday 2 May
3. Send you money to HABB
And for those who love to go that extra mile, why not host a dress-up/dress-down day, wear fancy dress, donate your tips on the day - anything you like!

If you're stuck for ideas, this is what some top names are doing on the day: Jo Hansford's team are charging their stylists £5 and assistants £1 to wear jeans; Richard Ward is requesting £2 to wear non-uniform and trainers; one seanhanna salon has organised an 80s day, and Sharon Malcolm has persuaded her team to run six miles.

Donations can be sent by cheque, paid by credit card, or donated via www.justgiving.com/hbb/donate on the Hair and Beauty Benevolent page.

HABB wants to know how your day went and to use your photos in the press and on the HABB website - so don't forget to take some snaps and send them in.

HABB SEMINARS: BEVERLY C
Tickets have been released for th HABB seminars. First up is the talented, twice HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year, Beverly C, on 9 June at the Goldwell Academy, London. Expect to be wowed by her stunning hair creations and first-class educational delivery. With the full £35 ticket price being donated to HABB, it's a great opportunity to learn while helping others less fortunate. Book your ticket today by calling HABB direct on 01372 849639. Tickets for Bruce Masefield & The Sassoon Creative Team (2 July) and Patrick Cameron (9 July) are also on general sale.

MEMBERSHIP
Membership support is essential to HABB, so make sure you pick up the phone or log on to become a member today.

• £10 - Donation membership
• £25 - Full membership for individuals which includes membership benefits and discounts
• £50 - Salon membership for salons with more than 10 staff and includes membership benefits and discounts
• £250 - Corporate membership for nationwide salons, manufacturers or companies in the hair or beauty industry.

HOW HABB IS HELPING: HABB recently helped a hairdresser who, through a house fire, lost all her belongings. HABB agreed to help fund the replacement of some of her essential living items. A sufferer of mental health problems, this former salon owner, now 63, is able to start her life again thanks to your help.

How can you help?
The easiest way is to become a member. If you would like to become a member, help raise money for HABB or get involved in any of our projects please call HABB on 01372 849639, visit www.habb.org or give a donation on our page at www.justgiving.com/hbb/donate