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Hot topic: PB Live on Instagram: salon owners considering shutting their business

Jemma Evans, owner and therapist at Bella Grave Beauty, commented:

“It’s interesting to hear how people feel like they want to close their business down after three years. It’s such a shame when so much goes into getting it to the three-year mark. I love my little beauty business and I’m just going into my third year. It’s nowhere near where I would like it to be and I feel like it’s even tougher than my first year. I’m very lucky, as I operate from somewhere I don’t have rates and high rent, but the costs are so high and it’s hard work!”

Ravita Pannu (@rpmakeup): @pro_beauty01 @bbctwo Excellent read. I’m non-stop reading and researching the industry I am a part of.

THIS MONTH WE ASKED YOU…

Does your spa/salon plan to take on any new brands or treatments in 2020?

73% YES

27% NO

Hot topic: BBC Two show uncovers bullying in the beauty industry

Francesca Rigaut, owner of Bella Mooi Beauty and Aesthetics in Cambridge, commented: “It’s sad that we, in this industry, cannot support and nurture one another. It shouldn’t be about competition and an apparent ‘set standard’ as to what beauty is or should be. I’m glad that these reported situations are being looked in to and hope more people come forward and report any mistreatment.”