Editor’s Comment
Beauty is back! As this issue went to print, we’d just

Industry celebrates full reopening, with face treatments, in England
As Professional Beauty went to print, the industry

Professional Beauty World speaker programmes and line-up revealed
The Professional Beauty Group’s virtual event, PB World

in brief
// The most Googled skincare ingredient of the year

Professional Beauty London postponed to May 16-17 2021
Professional Beauty London has been postponed to May

Half of UK women don’t feel prepared for the menopause
More needs to be done to further educate UK women about

in brief
// CACI International has launched the Your CACI Guide

Face treatments account for over 50% of business for most beauty salons
More than three quarters (78%) of all beauty businesses

World Wellness Weekend gears up for September 19-20
The fourth annual World Wellness Weekend will run on

in brief
// The BH Group is investing £7m into The Swan Hotel

27% of women say coronavirus lockdown has aged them
More than a quarter (27%) of UK women say being stuck

Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort reveals £2m expansion
Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort has unveiled a

diary dates
// September 8-10 Professional Beauty World An online

Skincare brand Eve Taylor launches Support Your Therapist Campaign
Aromatherapy brand Eve Taylor’s Support Your Therapist

Distributor Louella Belle unveils 10 new brand ambassadors
Louella Belle, which distributes brands including Artistic

Mesoestetic UK rolls out online training for aesthetic industry
Mesoestetic UK has launched an online training programme

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

Retail BOOST
The online shopping experience is constantly changing, with new ways to buy and sell. PB’s social media editor, Chris Halpin, examines some tools and tips to make your online retail stand out

Insider beauty
Our exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

Insider spa
Getting your spa and team back up and running as adequately

Insider nails
Your nail techs have been busy since they returned

HIT pause… AGAIN
Before confirmation that face treatments could resume on August 15 (announced the day PB went to print), HELLEN WARD gave us her opinion on the confused messaging from Government before this

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

Talking to… CHELSEÉ Lewis
The facialist tells Amanda Pauley how she’s bouncing back post-lockdown, the steps she’s taking to futureproof her business against a second wave, and her tips for staying mentally and physically healthy

BEHIND the mask
The “maskne” struggle is real. Help clients get their protective face maskinduced acne under control with treatment and homecare advice from the skincare pros, writes Amanda Pauley

Sore spot
10 of the best acne products to fight face mask-induced breakouts

Voice of THE industry
Caroline Nokes MP emerged as a hero in the beauty industry’s fight for recognition during the Government’s Covid-19 lockdown-easing measures. She tells Eve Oxberry how we can continue to get our voices heard

Is your email marketing EFFECTIVE?
Email marketing is a valuable tool that can help grow your salon during these difficult times. Amanda Pauley quizzes beauty business coaches Ryan and Hollie Power on how to create engaging newsletters clients will love

Shape and SCULPT
Brush up on the latest in waxing and body sculpting to bring your salon business back with a bang

Moisture restored
This month’s new product launches include moisturisers designed for specific skin needs and masks to help soothe and rehydrate

How to make it as a… NEW salon owner
Having marked the one-year anniversary of her business in the height of lockdown, we asked Second Skin Therapy owner Busi Chamboko to share her top tips for new and prospective salon owners post-coronavirus