Nhf welcomes review of cosmetic procedures
Published
26th Apr 2013
by bathamm
The National Hairdressers' Federation has welcomed the publication of Sir Bruce Keogh's review of cosmetic procedures, but has urged the medical profession to work with the hairdressing and beauty industry to improve safety, training and standards for non-surgical beauty treatments.The Keogh review has recommended dermal fillers should be made prescription-only, a "register" should be created to show the public that practitioners are suitably trained and all providers of non-surgical interventions must be properly qualified through new accredited qualifications.
NHF president Mark Coray said: "Cosmetic beauty treatments on the high street remain a popular and convenient option for many people, and the Keogh report has highlighted, absolutely rightly, that health and safety has to be the paramount consideration for any salon offering these services. There should be no place in our industry for 'cowboy' operators who put the public at risk.
But if it means being able to offer the public the reassurance that, if they come to a salon for a treatment, it will be safe and of a high standard, that is definitely a price worth paying, and will be something very much welcomed by NHF members."
