THE POINT OF Mrs Edel

Teige Board of Directors Coiffure EU

Mrs Teige, do you think this professional profile of the hairdresser defined by the Sustainable salon project can be promoted in professional training and motivate young students or that there is some other aspect to consider?

there are several parts to this question a) yes, the professional profile of the hairdresser defined by the “sustainable salon project” can be promoted but there must be contingencies written into the program to allow for changes in concept and technology etc. however it must also be taken into consideration the current economic environment and the fiscal difficulties salons cur- rently find themselves in it would be difficult to expect changes to more expensive packaging, products etc with the current energy and consumables costs rising. b) young students are already aware of climate change, recycling etc the key word here is to motivate/reward them for their engagement. this should come in the form of reward for living the sustainability code not just following it c) technical skills and creativity are the foundation of our industry. i do not fully understand where sustainable salon concept will alter or improve technical skills and creativity for the industry? i do fully accept that the knowledge, attitude and actions of the future hairdresser with training can