THE TRUTH ABOUT… BOSSES

EDITOR’S COMMENT
One of the things that makes the beauty

NEWS
43% of beauty and hair businesses back in profit

PROFESSIONALBEAUTY.CO.UK
We take a look inside PB’s digital world

INSIDER BEAUTY
Our exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

INSIDER SPA
With the end of the year

INSIDER NAILS
When you have first-time clients come through

THE TRUTH ABOUT… BOSSES
Being the one holding the salon keys can be tough. Hellen Ward reveals five universal truths all staff should know about what it’s really like to be the boss and running the show

ASK THE EXPERTS
Our beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business

TALKING TO… MARK HERMANN
Dermalogica’s general manager for the UK and Ireland tells us about the brand’s new training programmes, surviving Covid-19 and the company’s plans for the future

MADE UP
Semi-permanent make-up treatments are growing in popularity – be it bold brows, enhanced eyes or a perfectly tinted pout. Melanie Macleod explores the different techniques available

GROUND RULES
From maternity leave and sickness to handling staff absence, the NHBF explains everything you need to know about holiday entitlements in this handy guide

BACK TO SCHOOL
If you’ve been tempted into training in semi-permanent make-up then these are the newest courses to sign up to

THE TIKTOK BOOM
As one of the fastest growing social media platforms, there’s never been a better time to jump on TikTok. Amanda Pauley finds out how salons and spas can use the app to promote their business and attract younger clientele

WORK HAPPIER
The team at software specialist Beu share three top tips for making your work life happier and easier, while also improving your salon’s productivity and efficiency

SOUND EFFECT
International visiting wellness practitioner Michelle Saudan explains the theory behind sound healing and how this modality can be incorporated into your spa offering

NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Taking on a lease can be one of the biggest commitments for your salon business. Denise Ferguson of Find Surveyors shares the key information to know

BODY TALK
This month’s new treatments promise to successfully sculpt, slim and relax the body

TOOLS OF THE TRADE
New products that make performing treatments a breeze and more Christmas collections from the pro brands

FACE FACTS
Leading London facialist Tarryn Warren explains why balancing the microbiome is key to optimal skin health, especially for clients with acne and rosacea