Editor’s Comment
One of the things that makes the beauty industry so

Three- and four-star online reviews generate beauty salons the most money
The online review star rating sweet spot for beauty

Sales of illuminating make-up rose 7% this year thanks to #glowingskin movement
Glowing skin is in as UK sales of prestige illuminating

Red lips most hashtagged make-up look on Instagram
The most hashtagged make-up looks on Instagram have

“The Beauty Box” most used beauty salon name in the UK
The Beauty Box is the most popular name for beauty

inbrief
// Elemis has partnered with Almarose Hotel &

inbrief
// Sandy Fuhr has been elected President of Cidesco

World Spa & Wellness Awards 2020 finalists revealed
The shortlist for the World Spa & Wellness

Middlesbrough beauty salon uses “real” clients to promote its services
Skins and Needles Beauty salon in Middlesbrough is

Beauty industry calls for changes to immigration and wage increase policies
Trade bodies across beauty, spa, food, retail and hospitality

inbrief
// Membership salon concept The Massage Company (TMC)

Salons reach out to Thomas Cook employees during business’s collapse
The beauty industry has come together to support Thomas

Rena Spa concept rolled out at UK spas including The Midland
UK and Ireland hotel group Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels

Former Lavender & Stone salon group owners launch AB Beauty Consultancy
The former owner of salon chain Lavender &

diarydates
// November 3 Conscious Hair and Beauty Conference

Lash Perfect launches franchising and branded tech network
Lash Perfect has launched a franchise model for its

Dermalogica receives award for training
Skincare brand Dermalogica has been given a Princess

Hydrafacial acquires UK distributor The Consulting Room
Aesthetic device manufacturer The HydraFacial Company

Raise your PROFILE
Entries are now open for the industry’s biggest and most established honours, the PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY AWARDS 2020

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

BUILDING website
When creating a website for your salon, should you buy an off-the-shelf template or go bespoke? PB’s social media editor Chris Halpin explores the options and costs

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
Making sure you get the best deals from suppliers has

Insider nails
The nail industry is facing many challenges at the

TOPof your GAME
No business can survive without ongoing investment, especially in this age of online transparency, writes HELLEN WARD

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

Armand Beasley
The celebrity make-up artist tells Eve Oxberry why the time is right to launch his first product line, and what pro MUAs need to do to stand out in this Instagram-first market

Mission CONTROL
Treating hyperpigmentation and scarring caused by adult acne can be a tough task for therapists, especially with clients wanting immediate results. AMANDA PAULEY talks to the pros about how to treat the issue and manage client expectations

Spot ON
Eight of the best professional products for treating scars and post-acne hyperpigmentation

Raise YOUR brow game
Brow lamination promises to deliver thick, brushed-up brows with minimal upkeep. Amanda Pauley gets the lowdown on the treatment trend that’s predicted to be bigger than microblading

Wellness for womens
With women increasingly seeking out communal spaces to share support, GEORGIA SEAGO asks psychotherapist and healer Fiona Arrigo how salons and spas can evolve to meet changing consumer needs

Picture of HEALTH
Offering a health MOT in spa that gives clients a reassuring once-over is becoming the new norm. Amanda Pauley finds out how Homefield Grange Retreat in Northhamptonshire has nailed this in-depth body service

MORE than meets THE eye
Experienced lash treatment developers and educators tell Fiona Vlemmiks the seven most common problems experienced by techs and explain how to solve them

ARE professional BRANDS focusing less ON THE salon market?
As the industry’s biggest professional brands become more retail-focused in a bid to standout in the saturated beauty market, two successful salon owners question whether this is a good or bad move for their salon accounts

5 WAYS TO prevent contact ALLERGIES
Allergies among techs have been rising, but understanding the nail products you work with can prevent issues before they start, explains PB Nail Professional of the Year 2019 Kayley Cairns

Explaining spa TO shareholders
Struggling to see eye-to-eye with management can be fatal for business. Spa manager Lynn Roach explains how to work collaboratively with those concerned solely with profit

Wide OPEN
We explore two new lifting, brightening treatments for the eye area, as well as some great hyper-personalised facials

Sticking POINT
Developments in lash adhesives make treatments faster, and Lecenté unveils a new gel brand

How to make it as a… celebrity SPRAY tanner
Spray tan artist and Sienna X brand ambassador Carly Hobbs talks us through working with high-profile clients, and why the job is not what you might first expect