{"id":19081,"date":"2023-06-23T10:52:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T10:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk/partners\/?post_type=blog&p=19081"},"modified":"2023-06-28T16:41:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T16:41:33","slug":"pledge-with-pride","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk/partners\/resources\/blog\/pledge-with-pride\/","title":{"rendered":"Pledge with pride: How LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses can create safe spaces and make a difference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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First things first. We know that our industry, us included, has a lot of work to do when it comes to diversity and inclusivity. Whilst we love the hair, beauty, and wellness industry, we know that – like many businesses – plenty of assumptions, stereotypes & inequality still exist in it. Facts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we also<\/em> know, however, is that our industry is full to the brim of wonderful, diverse, passionate, and good<\/em> people – who share our belief that everyone deserves to be treated well. <\/strong>That\u2019s why, this Pride Month, we\u2019re taking the first step in our journey towards creating a more inclusive beauty and wellness experience<\/strong> for our customers and partners – because our industry is truly ready for a \u2018before & after\u2019. Read on to find out more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s no secret that we at Treatwell are true believers in the importance of self-care. <\/strong>We wholeheartedly believe that the talented professionals in our industry – experts in everything from hair, nails, and makeup to massages, facials, and cosmetic treatments – have the power to change lives (excuse the dramatics). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, even when they\u2019re not out there creating total transformations – those everyday moments of self-care and self-expression can affect the well-being of their clients in ways untold. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For members of the LGBTQIA+ community, this can be truer than ever<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s a gender-affirming haircut, a manicure that makes a client feel more like themselves, or just a good-old bit of me-time in the form of a relaxing massage – treatments empower people to embrace and express who they really are, like a warm, well-deserved hug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we believe that self-care and self-expression aren\u2019t luxuries for the privileged few – they should be accessible to all. So, we\u2019re introducing our pledge with pride – our first initiative for Pride Month and beyond. <\/strong>Drumroll, please\u2026\ud83e\udd41<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing: pledge with pride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s simple, really. We\u2019re introducing a badge, which declares to the world that your salon business is proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly.<\/strong> We\u2019re educating and encouraging you, our partners, to badge your business. To do so, you\u2019ll need to accept our pledge with pride. <\/strong>By pledging with pride and badging your salon as LGBTQIA+ friendly, you\u2019re committing to living up to Pride values* with every booking. You\u2019re proudly declaring your support for the LGBTQIA+ community, and you\u2019re showing your clients that you believe in providing inclusive treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Pride values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n

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How do I pledge with pride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re already a Treatwell partner<\/strong>, you can badge your business <\/strong>in a few simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n