Anxiety, depression and staff woes: survey shows 2020 takes a toll on the hairdressing industry

Penelope Green
Updated February 25 2021 - 12:36pm, first published 6:30am
Lobbyist: "We are on the [482 visa] list until they announce we are off it, which could be any day," says Australian Hair Council chief executive and Newcastle salon owner Sandy Chong. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Lobbyist: "We are on the [482 visa] list until they announce we are off it, which could be any day," says Australian Hair Council chief executive and Newcastle salon owner Sandy Chong. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

MORE than one third of hair salon business owners suffered mental health issues and more than a fifth suffered depression in 2020 as they faced blow after blow, a national survey shows.

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Penelope Green

Penelope Green

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