Editor’s Comment
Personalisation has been a beauty buzzword for a long

News
Brits will spend more than £8 billion on treatments

Professional beauty.co.uk
We take a look inside PB’s digital world

What’s hot on PB TV
Professional Beauty’s exclusive video channel offers how-to guides, business advice, treatment demos and more, helping your business stay on top of the latest trends

Out &About
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
Staying on top of the latest trends and innovations

Insider nails
It’s been a good month for the nails sector, with treatment

The art OF trendspotting
Identifying the services that will generate a secure income has never been so important, which is why you need to spot the trends from the gimmicks, writes HELLEN WARD

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

Talking to… Teresa Tarmey
The celebrity facialist talks to Amanda Pauley about expanding her London clinic, launching a residency in the Maldives and why salons should promote specialisms

8 to attend reasons
The industry’s leading event is back at ExCel London on February 25–26 and it’s our 30th birthday so it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. With hot launches and exclusive offers across all sectors, there’s lots to see and do

THE BIG launches
Hundreds of brands choose PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON as the launchpad for their major innovations each year. Here are just a few you can see at the 2018 show at ExCeL on February 25–26

Advance your SKILLS
For the 30th anniversary of Professional Beauty London, we’ve put together a stand-out education line-up. Check out the seminars on offer at ExCeL on February 25–26

LET’S get ready to rumble
Are you the next big talent in nails or make-up? Show off your skills in our championships at Professional Beauty London 2018 at ExCeL on February 25–26

Best IN the business
Secure your place at the industry’s party of the year, as we prepare to celebrate the top businesses and individuals at the PB and WSW Awards

Fresh perspectives
2018 will see a big shift in consumer behaviour when it comes to buying into beauty. GEORGIA SEAGO maps out the trends that will shape the year

Tanning GETS personal
With personalisation a key trend for 2018, one tan no longer fits all. FIONA VLEMMIKS explains how to make your bronzing services bespoke

BESPOKE bronzing
10 of the best products to help you give clients a tan to suit their skin and lifestyle

THE social NETWORK
Networking is the key to growing your business organically, but it takes time and planning. Valerie Delforge reveals five tips to make it a success

NAIL BITES
A UK tech makes it big across the pond, and we tour S2’s new HQ

SALON SPOTLIGHT
Notorious Nails, Coatbridge, Scotland

Pregnant pause
With new figures revealing that discrimination against pregnant employees is still rife, DAVID WRIGHT explores the legalities of redundancy and options for flexible working

Peace of mind
Aromatherapy is big news this month, with treatments that use crystals and mood-enhancing oils to help clients unwind

Smooth START
Skincare brands launch trial kits, cleansers and new ranges to get clients’ skin on track for the new year

How to make it as a… multi-site operator
Becky Woodhouse, chief executive of Pure Spa & Beauty, which has nine sites in the UK, on what it takes to grow and run a large salon group