Sexualisation of the Industry Feature: Lone Working Safety in the Beauty Industry: A Person-Centred Approach
Lone working is a reality for many beauty, wellness, and holistic professionals. Whether operating from a home studio, working mobile, or running one-to-one clinics, working alone often brings freedom and flexibility, but it also introduces unique responsibilities around safety, wellbeing, and professional boundaries.
In Lone Working & Person-Centred Safety, Sam Blake challenges the idea that safety must be rooted in fear or rigid rules. Instead, she reframes lone working through a person-centred lens - one that prioritises awareness, preparation, and self-respect without diminishing professional autonomy.
Sam explores how safety conversations often focus on worst-case scenarios while overlooking the emotional and psychological realities of lone working. Subtle discomfort, ignored instincts, and boundary erosion are far more common than extreme incidents, yet they’re rarely discussed openly. By acknowledging this, the article creates space for professionals to reflect on how they currently protect themselves and where small changes could make a significant difference.
Central to Sam’s approach is the belief that safety should feel supportive, not restrictive. She discusses practical considerations such as environment awareness, communication clarity, booking protocols, and exit strategies, not as alarms, but as tools that empower confidence. Importantly, she highlights how emotional wellbeing and physical safety are deeply connected, especially in professions built on trust and close contact.
This article speaks directly to professionals who want to work independently without compromising their sense of security or professionalism. It reinforces that person-centred safety is not about limiting opportunity - it’s about sustaining careers, protecting wellbeing, and honouring professional worth.
For a deeper, grounded exploration of lone working safety, Sam’s full article appears in the Winter edition of Salonpreneur Magazine.
