Professional Beauty May 2019 Articles

Editor’s Comment

In an industry that’s long been accused of taking a

A DIFFERENT approach

Knowing how to perform a tanning service on any and every body is vital in becoming a reputable therapist who clients trust. GEORGIA SEAGO gets some advice

Reach FOR THE stars

With celebrities now holding huge sway over UK purchasing habits, is it time to invest in a brand that has A-list endorsement? Fiona Vlemmiks finds out

FULL Coverage

It’s not the most glamorous of topics, but insurance for your beauty salon is vital to protect your business and your clients. The NBF explains why

When brows goBAD

We quiz permanent make-up expert and founder of KB Pro KAREN BETTS about how to correct another technician’s work and when you should steer clear

Refresh YOUR skills

If you’re looking to update your skills, check out one of the latest brow treatment courses on the market, structured for techs of all levels

AGE OLD question

You may be guilty of age discrimination without even realising. DAVID WRIGHT explains the law and busts some common myths around employees’ age

News

The Government has pledged to work with beauty industry

professional beauty co.uk

We take a look inside PB’s digital world

Social media MARKETING

Not sure how to market yourself online? PB’s social media editor Chris Halpin shows you how to identify the right audience and social platforms for your business

Out&Abo

Behind the scenes at all the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty and spa

Insider beauty

Our exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

Insider spa

It’s been a good month for the spa industry, with both

Insider nails

As nail techs, you know the customer is king, but sometimes

WINNING mentality

When you have your own salon it can feel like your “baby”, but remember that you can learn from it as well as passing your knowledge on, writes HELLEN WARD

Ask the EXPERTS

Our experts answer an array of questions about every aspect of running a successful salon or spa business

NAIL BITES

Marian Newman plans Swarovski workshops, and we take a look inside an award-winning salon

In the FRAME

Revenue-boosting and eye-framing lash and brow services plus a scrub to promote silky summer skin feature in our pick of new treatments

SCENTS of spring

Essential oils and plant extracts put a fresh twist on May’s launches, while skincare focuses on cooling and protecting clients’ skin

Talking to… Paola Leone

The wellness manager at Jiva Spa tells Amanda Pauley about opening Taj Hotels’ first spa in Europe, recuperating a big investment and why she’s unfazed by Brexit

THE waxers’ CONFESSIONAL

Getting up close and personal with clients’ bits day in, day out can lead to some awkward situations. Five brave waxers tell AMANDA PAULEY their most embarrassing hair-removal stories

Intimate WAXING 101

Want to obtain the perfect intimate wax for clients? AMANDA PAULEY shares the pros’ tips on mastering hair removal down there…

How to make it as a… facialist

Celebrity facialist Anastasia Achilleos on the challenges of specialising in facials and the education and skills required to make it big