Editor’s Comment
The future of the beauty workforce has been a cause

Elemis to be acquired by L’Occitane for £700m
Elemis has entered a deal to be sold to the L’Occitane

Nail Harmony opens first All That Jazz Beauty Bar with plans to franchise nationally
Nail Harmony opens first All That Jazz Beauty Bar with

Secondary schools preventing pupils from finding out about vocational courses
Secondary schools preventing pupils from finding out

Queen B nail salon in Croydon opening “destination” beauty salon
Queen B nail salon in Croydon opening “destination”

inbrief
The Hair Loss Friendly Spa campaign launched in January

Natural ingredients and bold lip looks top Pinterest’s 2019 beauty trends
Natural ingredients and bold lip looks top Pinterest’s

Beauty businesses under-representing religious groups and older people
Beauty businesses under-representing religious groups

Government to test nail salon licensing scheme in Manchester
The Government’s Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority

Level 2 Trailblazer beauty apprenticeships ready for delivery
Level 2 Trailblazer beauty apprenticeships ready for

Windsor salon marks ninth Guinot franchise
Guinot has opened its latest franchise salon in Windsor.

Louella Belle appoints head of education
Louella Belle, distributor of Morgan Taylor, Artistic

Venus Concept partners with Saks
Aesthetic devices manufacturer Venus Concept has announced

diarydates
February 17–18 Professional Beauty GCC & World

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

What’s hoton PB ONLINE
Your one-stop shop where all the latest news, features, products and expert opinions are brought together and streamed by sector-specific channels

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
With the spray-tanning market growing year on year

Insider nails
With news last year revealing that nail enhancements

Breaking the RULES
While many clients love the idea of a bespoke service, others want to know exactly what they’re getting. Make sure you know the rules before you break them, 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…Caroline Larissey
The chairwoman of the newly formed JCCP sub-group for beauty tells Georgia Seago why she’s made it her mission to fight for therapists in aesthetics

GET Ahead for2019
With new show features and a fleet of exciting product launches, a visit to PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON at ExCeL on February 24–25 is the essential place to spot trends for the coming year

WHERE wellness MEANS BUSINESS
The World Spa & Wellness Convention is back with a brand new format and more than 50 top-name speakers. Here are just a few of the trends you can hear about in London in Februar

Sharing Solutions
The SALON AND SPA NETWORKING LUNCH at Professional Beauty London provides a unique opportunity to share real-life business challenges with other professionals

Listen AND LEARN
PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON offers more than great shopping opportunities. Make the most of your visit by attending some of the equally inspirational and practical educational events

First rate
PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON will host its first ever lash competition, raising awareness of the expertise needed for intricate extension services. Here’s how to take part…

Rise TO THE top
Put your skills to the test in our make-up and nails championships at PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON

All about apprenticeships
The laws around apprenticeships are changing, and vary depending on the age and location of the apprentice. The NBF’s Caroline Larrissey explains

New year, new recruits
Trade may be slower, but February’s more fluid job market means it’s still a time of opportunity for both employers and therapists, writes FIONA VLEMMIKS

Golden opportunity
As tanning becomes a beauty staple for clients of all ages, now is the perfect time to update your treatment menu. The UK’s leading tanners tell AMANDA PAULEY about this year’s top tanning trends and how to convert them into sales for your business

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
As Brexit looms, Babtac chair LESLEY BLAIR analyses the impact on the beauty industry and suggests now is the time to join together to retain control of our future

TAILORED approach
Follow these 10 tips to help attract and retain clients of colour, writes aesthetic therapist DIJA AYODELE

Nature’s NECTAR
Is the buzz around CBD oil in beauty products justified, or all hype? GEORGIA SEAGO finds out

It’s party TIME
The industry’s best will come together in London for the PB and WSW Awards 2019. Make sure you’re there to form new connections and celebrate excellence

Fighting FIT
Repetitive strain injury and lower back pain are common workplace injuries for therapists but easily preventable with the right know-how. Pilates teacher Kerry Beavis demonstrates four exercises that will keep your staffin tip-top shape

Ring in THE CHANGES
Several changes to employment law have been proposed by the Government. DAVID WRIGHT explains how these will impact salon and salon and spa owners

NAIL BITES
Tortoiseshell nails take over, free manicures are offered for the needy, and a new business owner gives advice

SALON SPOTLIGHT
Studio, Home of Nails and Beauty, Bangor, North Wales

New BEGINNINGS
Launches aimed at detoxification and skin regeneration take centre stage this February

Fresh formulas
This month’s nail launches prepare for spring with prety pastels and tropical teals, while hydrating skincare products focus on rejuvenating clients’ tired skin

How to make it as a…beauty vlogger
Nail tech Natasha Lee has almost a quarter of a million followers on YouTube. The CND grand master technician tells us what it takes to became a social media inluencer