Welcome to The Freelance Hairdressers’ Association

I first went freelance in 1981. At that time the FHA didn’t exist. I was very difficult as colour companies would not let a freelance hairdresser have their shade charts there was not community that the FHA offers and there was not the affordable courses we now get with the FHA so consequently I became very out of date. By 1989 I had my second child and stopped hairdressing until 1997. I went into a salon at first and got my confidence back and brushed up on a few skills. Always hankered to be freelance again and in 1999 I did. Cannot remember when I first came across the FHA it was known by another name at that time but it has always been Sheila at the helm. The FHA has certainly been my lifeline with the technical helpline which has certainly saved my bacon a few times. The friendly girls in the office always so cheery ready to help with any queries. The amazing courses that have developed me to be a far better hairdresser than if I had stayed in a salon. The camaraderie whenever we get together as a collective. Our regional groups which are run by amazing people giving up their own time. With the Facebook staff room chat I never feel alone. Sorry if I have gone on a bit but the FHA is invaluable.

Being able to go it alone but still having the benefits of being in a salon. Staff room chat is the best thing for me as I haven’t been able to make it to a lot of the training lately as I babysit my granddaughters when I’m not working!

Fantastic day at Inspire, my first year & will definitely be going again. Thanks to Sheila & everyone involved in making it a truly inspiring day. Great food, educational & a chance to meet all of you really nice friendly people x

Well just got home from Inspire after driving a 6 hours round trip and came home with an award wanted to say thank you to Sheila Abrahams I did actually get emotional and cried on the way home. Lovely to meet some wonderful women too xxx

So looking forward to next year. For those of you who missed it put the date in your diary for next year. Such a great event. Start saving!

It takes away the feeling of being isolated. The staff chatroom has given me confidence in areas of hairdressing I would find a challenge, by receiving support and advice from others. I don’t know what I would do without the staff chat room now.