Dermalogica partners with domestic violence charity Shear Haven

Dermalogica has announced a partnership with Shear Haven, which will see it providing domestic violence education to skincare professionals in Ireland and the UK.

The new partnership is aiming to ensure that all professional skin therapists are trained to spot the signs of domestic violence and know how to respond appropriately.

Co-founded in 2017 by Susanne Post, a Nashville-based salon owner and a stylist, Shear Haven is an initiative of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, which educates salons and stylists in domestic violence training.

Post is a survivor of domestic violence, and the eduction programme has been designed to equip salon professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognise the signs.

Dermalogica will be working with Shear Haven, along with its Ireland and UK ambassadors Liz McKeon and Mark Smith, to train skincare professionals and provide signposting to appropriate services and resources.

“As Ireland and UK ambassador for Shear Haven, my long-term vision is to educate and empower salon professionals to help vulnerable clients and staff, provide a safe environment for victims and hopefully save lives, while recognising the role our amazing industry can play in highlighting the severity of domestic violence in our communities,” said McKeon. “I am honoured and privileged to partner with Dermalogica to work together to help make this vision a reality.”

Dermalogica education manager Candice Gardner added: “Skincare professionals are often trusted confidants and salon environments may provide no-judgement emotional safe spaces for those in difficult circumstances.

“Knowing how to guide clients and team members to the right support services and professionals when they need it could be life saving for an individual. Every skin therapist needs this training, and we are passionate about ensuring it is easily accessible.”