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Anushka Patel

(@thelifeofabrandmanager):

Filming with @pro_beauty01 for this year’s #AW17 make-up trends videos, featuring @janeiredale_UK autumn collection. Keep your eyes peeled.

THIS MONTH WE ASKED YOU…

What is/was your ultimate goal as a beauty therapist?

40% TO OPEN MY OWN SALON

40% START A PRODUCT LINE

17% BECOME AN EDUCATOR

2% WORK FOR A DISTRIBUTOR

1% OTHER

Elly Hogg

(@3_martini_lunch):

Great article on @pro_beauty about unsafe machines from overseas manufacturers. The risks of this, both to consumers and the industry, just isn’t called out enough.

Gerard McCarthy

(aka Mr Sauna):

Some great spas and salons in the PB Regional Awards (as always). It’s going to be a close call, but well done to all for getting this far.

ON THE BLOG

Mental wellbeing is a hot topic. Clare Rogers, owner of The Treatment Rooms in Brighton, reveals how you can support staff with mental health issues and deal with work-related mental health problems. Read it here: professionalbeauty.co.uk/blogs

Hot on the PB website

New stats indicate recruitment crisis for salons

My Beauty Room (@MyBeautyRoom1) commented: “Very, very sad state for our industry/profession to be in. I’m completely baffled as to where any suitable beauty therapists are to employ.”

Jolene Young commented: “Part of the problem is people just doing one-day courses without the underpinning beauty qualification. The courses are fantastic add-ons but you need the full qualification.”