The major international study by the International Grooming Society (IGS) on groomers’ health is nearing its closing date: you have until December 31  to participate.Many of you have already responded — thank you! But to obtain solid, representative, and useful results for the entire profession, we need as many responses as possible. 👉 Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/bKe8EXRUdE A Passionate Career… but Physically and Mentally Demanding Behind the daily work of groome

By Nathalie Ariey-Jouglard – Pour Groomer Connexion Introduction In grooming salons, we often talk about the dog’s behaviour, stress levels, socialisation, or past experiences. But one essential element is frequently overlooked: the emotional state of the groomer . Yet, a growing number of studies in animal behaviour show that dogs are extremely sensitive to human emotions. They perceive our micro-expressions, our breathing, our gestures, our tone of voice, and even our muscu

In a grooming salon, products are more than simple tools, they are the invisible partners of every treatment. Yet, how many professionals still choose their shampoos, conditioners, or sprays based on a pleasant scent, an attractive label, or old habits?Selecting grooming products should be a conscious, informed, and professional act , as it directly affects skin health, safety, and animal comfort , as well as the groomer’s credibility. A Technical and Scientific Gesture Every

It’s becoming increasingly common to see cosmetic or grooming products labelled as “alcohol-free” , even though they contain phenoxyethanol .This is a widespread confusion — and it’s worth clarifying it for the sake of scientific accuracy and transparency. 1. The name already says it The word phenoxyethanol  already contains “ethanol” , and that’s not a coincidence. Phenoxyethanol is a derivative of ethanol , meaning it retains the chemical base of this alcohol, modified by t