Editor’s Comment
The question of who should be carrying out professional

Beauty therapists urged to weigh in following JCCP decision to drop them from registers for injectables
Beauty therapists urged to weigh in following JCCP

Majority of Brits oppose potential wet wipe ban
More than half (59%) of Brits are against the proposed

inbrief
// Noella Gabriel has been promoted to president of

Poor application and home kits blamed for rise in allergies from nail enhancements
Poor application and home kits blamed for rise in allergies

Global medispa market to reach £21m by 2025
The global medispa market is on track to reach a value

inbrief
// The Skin Cream Parlour in Brighton is offering beauty

Social media trends linked with body dysmorphia and nutrient deficiencies in young women
Social media trends linked with body dysmorphia and

Untested skin cancer apps endangering the public, say researchers
Untested skin cancer apps endangering the public, say

UK sales of skincare set to rise 15% over the next five years
UK sales of skincare set to rise 15% over the next

“First of its kind” wellness centre opens at Moddershall Oaks
“First of its kind” wellness centre opens at Moddershall

Have your say in our exclusive wages survey
Professional beauty is teaming up with the National

inbrief
// A wearable patch that measures hormone levels through

inbrief
// Wellness members’ club The Lanesborough Club &

Groundbreaking study suggests skin and hair ageing could be reversible
Groundbreaking study suggests skin and hair ageing

Avant Garde Make-up Academy faked its Babtac and Cibtac certification
Avant Garde Make-up Academy faked its Babtac and Cibtac

diarydates
// Olympia Beauty September 30–October 1, Olympia,

Eyelash Design Company opens second Lash Perfect Beauty Bar
Eyelash Design Company opens second Lash Perfect Beauty

Lumenis moves into new space and expands training offer
Lumenis has moved into a 5,000sq ft building in Elstree

QMS to open salon in Liberty as part of UK expansion
German skincare brand QMS Medicosmetics is launching

professional beauty.co.uk
We take a look inside P B’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
As we move towards a more inclusive society, clients

Insider nails
Taking the perfect “nailfie” is crucial to securing

The power of REPETITION
Educating and motivating your team can sometimes feel like a never-ending challenge, but success lies in the acceptance that repetition is essential, 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…Professor David Sines
Following the announcement that the JCCP is dropping beauty therapists from its registers for injectables, Eve Oxberry talks to the group’s chair about the future of the advanced treatments market

ON neutral GROUND
As gender lines become more blurred, should the industry be adopting a more gender-neutral approach to services and products? Fiona Vlemmiks investigates

UNISEX power PRODUCTS
If you’re looking to make your retail offer accessible to all, try these gender-neautral options aimed at all clients

New NORTH
PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY NORTH is back with a host of new features that mean there really is something for everyone. Check out what’s new at this year’s event

FIRST LOOK
You’ll be spoilt for choice at this year’s PB NORTH. Here is just a taster of the exciting launches you can expect

AESTHETICS
On the BTL stand, salon and clinic owners can check

Best in CLASS
There’s no better way to be recognised as a leader in your sector then by taking part in a competition at PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY NORTH. With championships spanning the make-up, nail, lash and hair industries, do you have what it takes to win big?

Bringing glam our BACK
The Professional Beauty Regional Awards will once again be a black-tie evening event. Find out why it’s worth securing your ticket ASAP

7 STEPS TO AN eco awakening
Inspirational salon and spa owners share their easily implementable tips for bringing eco-awareness into your beauty business

Creating career PATHS
With staff retention a challenge in salons, Zen Lifestyle owner FIONA FOWLEY shares five tips to creating rewarding therapist career paths

Becoming a TRAINING ACADEMY
A growing number of brands are choosing to partner with salons to create regional training academies. Stephanie Orr explores the advantages and challenges for the salon owner

INSIDE Hatherley Manor
The striking new spa development at Gloucester’s Hatherley Manor plans to turn a profit via memberships and a strong day spa market. EVE OXBERRY pays a visit

In SAFE hands
With stories of lash and brow treatment reactions hitting the headlines, patch testing is back in the spotlight. Christina Ryan, senior account handler at specialist insurance broker Inevexco, which administers Professional Beauty Direct insurance, explains why avoiding this safety measure could cost you more than you think

SAGE advice
Our lash and brow experts reveal their top tips for carrying out a safe patch test in salon and cover the common contraindications to treatment

SUBSCRIPTION
The UK’s leading magazine for the professional beauty

NAIL BITES
A nail artist takes her designs to the masses, North American salons find themselves in hot water and a new opening aims to modernise nail art

SALON SPOTLIGHT
Interior design vibe: “Sophisticated but fun with NYC

Understanding Maternity RIGHTS
Maternity leave and appointments can have a major impact on the salon diary, so make sure you understand your legal obligations as an employer. DAVID WRIGHT explains

MADE to order
From bespoke extensions to specialist facials for oily skin, this month’s launches take personalisation to a whole new level

Making FACES
This month’s make-up launches bring colour and performance to kits, and there’s a range of new goodies for lash techs

How to make it as an…inclusive therapist
Sue Stretton, director of the Healing Hands Network, explains how you can volunteer with a charity and use your beauty skills to help those most in need