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This might be stating the obvious, but we\u2019ll say it anyway: here at Treatwell, we love<\/em> all things hair and beauty. It\u2019s our jam – our bread and butter, if you will. And, if you\u2019re a Treatwell customer – chances are you do, too. And who could blame you? It\u2019s a world full of self-care, pampering, and \u2018me-time\u2019, and it\u2019s made up of a community of diverse and passionate individuals – from skilled professionals to loyal customers (that\u2019s you). <\/p>\n

But, whilst we love our industry, we\u2019re also well aware that there\u2019s a lot of work to be done when it comes to inclusivity, especially for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Like many businesses, plenty of inequality, assumptions, and stereotypes still exist in the world of hair, beauty, and wellness. And that\u2019s not something that our customers, our partners, or the community deserve.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why this Pride Month, we want to kick off our journey towards creating a more diverse and inclusive industry. We want to change the experience when customers book with us, and make sure that everyone can enjoy inclusive treatment. Ultimately, we want to treat everyone well. We know that this won\u2019t happen overnight. But it will happen. Because the world of hair and beauty is ready for a \u2018before & after\u2019. Want to be part of the change for good? Read on to find out more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Self-care is (really) important<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all felt that all-empowering ‘just stepped out of the salon’ feeling after a fresh haircut,<\/p>\n

The radiant glow from within (and out) after a rejuvenating facial. <\/p>\n

That lighter-than-air, no-care-in-the-world feeling during a really<\/em> good massage.<\/p>\n

Yep, if we\u2019ve said it once, we\u2019ve said it a million times – we believe in the power of self-care. For members of the LGBTQIA+ community, this power can be even more profound. Whether it\u2019s a gender-affirming haircut, a manicure that lets you be your authentic self, or simply taking the time for a soothing massage,  \u2013 treatments can empower you to embrace and express who you really are, like a warm, well-deserved hug.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we believe that self-care and self-expression aren\u2019t luxuries for the privileged few \u2013 they should be accessible to all. Because, when it comes down to it, the world of self-care and pampering can be an intimidating place. It\u2019s up close and personal. Like when we bare our skin for that massage, or strip down for the smoothest wax. Or when we sit down in the salon chair ready for a transformative haircut, or close our eyes for some dramatic new lashes. Putting ourselves in the hands of the pros can be a lot, so it\u2019s vital to us that all of our customers feel safe, accepted, and reassured.<\/p>\n

So, starting (but certainly not ending) with Pride Month, we\u2019re introducing our first initiative to get the ball rolling. Drumroll, please\u2026\ud83e\udd41<\/p>\n

Signposting LGBTQIA+ friendly salons<\/h2>\n

Our idea is simple. We know that plenty of our partner salons, just like us, are passionate about inclusive treatment. We also know that our customers – whether they identify as LGBTQIA+, or want to support the community as an ally – care more and more about seeking out businesses that align with this.<\/p>\n

So that\u2019s where we started. We want to signpost safe spaces for our customers, whilst giving our partners the opportunity to declare themselves as proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly. To do this, our hair salons, beauty spots and barber shops and more have to accept our inclusivity pledge with pride to show they actively support inclusive treatment. Their Treatwell page will then be adorned with a badge, showing the world, and any potential clients, that they have taken this pledge, and signposting their salon as an LGBTIA+ friendly safe treatment space. <\/p>\n

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How do our salons badge their business? <\/h2>\n

In order for one of our salons to get the badge on their Treatwell page, they need to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Carefully read our \u201cpledge with pride\u201d.<\/li>\n
  2. Accept the pledge with pride by filling out their salon\u2019s info, and clicking the \u201cAccept\u201d button.<\/li>\n
  3. Understand that doing so means that they\u2019ve committed to upholding those Pride values*, and showing their support for inclusive treatment with every appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

    Once a salon has accepted the pledge with pride, we\u2019ll then review their pledge, and pop an LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on their page on the Treatwell marketplace. Here\u2019s a sneak peek of that pledge\u2026 <\/p>\n

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    As part of our initiative, we\u2019re also encouraging our partner salons to take positive action towards making their salons (and the industry) more inclusive, by:<\/p>\n