FINDING YOUR PERFECT PARTNER

EDITOR’S COMMENT
With spring around the corner, we’re looking to

NEWS
Beauty industry excluded from Covid-19 grants: associations call

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
PRIMARK With the industry’s impact on the environment

INSIDER NAILS
OLIVER BONAS Delivering a perfect acrylic set for

Transforming LASER HAIR REMOVAL
The new Eneka Pro offers fast and powerful laser hair removal. This is what makes it so special

REACHING crisis point?
With many salons struggling financially and being turned down for grants, some are making staff self-employed. Things need to change, writes Hellen Ward

ASK THE Experts
Experts set to speak at the PB London show answer your questions about running a salon

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT… ylang ylang
Ylang ylang is ideal for oily and spotty skin, with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Eve Taylor London’s Matt Taylor reveals how the essential oil works

LET THERE be light
LED light therapy is the perfect add-on service for your salon. The team at Celluma explains why

Talking to… VIKTORYIA ROHAL
PB’s Therapist of the Year 2021 tells Melanie Macleod why adding an element of self-care to all of her treatments has been key to both client happiness and career success

WORK SMARTER not harder
After a challenging two years, salon owners are futureproofing their businesses by selling products online. Tamara Reid, head of brand for Timely Beauty Business Software, explains how

IT’S show time
We’re counting down the days to Professional Beauty London. From networking to trend previews, exciting launches to stellar offers, here’s a taste of what’s in store in each zone at ExCeL on April 3-4, and online on April 5

SAGE advice
There’s first-class education for every sector of the industry at PB London at ExCeL on April 3–4, with five Live Stages and our new interactive Launch Pad area

EXPAND your education
Whether you’re self-employed, a student, or run your own spa or salon business, Professional Beauty London’s stellar education programme has everything you need to grow your knowledge and reach the next level in your career

SHOW OFF your skills
Want to show off your talent? Register to compete in our prestigious Nail and Make-Up Competitions at Professional Beauty London on April 3-4

WHY YOU NEED an online store
Fresha Store is here: create an online store for your beauty salon or spa, sell products and boost retail sales

TALKING TECH
As beauty devices brand CACI celebrates its 30th anniversary, managing director Dean Nathanson tells us how’s he’s adapted to a changing market, and the tech trends to look out for this year

IN THE ZONE
Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is growing in popularity. Anna Wintle-Pike explains how the holistic treatment works, the health benefits and how to incorporate it into your menu

Multline HIFU
HIFU is one of the most effective and popular aesthetic treatments but multiline devices enable you to treat clients faster and more effectively. The team at Zemits explains how

Breaking NEW GROUND
With cannabidiol’s soaring popularity, many spas are now incorporating the ingredient into their business as a 360-degree wellness offering. From drinks to themed rooms, Amanda Pauley explores how you can add CBD touch points to every part of the customer journey

FINDING YOUR PERFECT PARTNER
When looking to offer CBD beauty services, finding a reputable brand partner is key. We reveal how to choose the right product house and the key considerations to undertake

NAIL NOSTALGIA
2022 is all about the throwback, with noughties-inspired nail designs leading the way. Melanie Macleod finds out why they work just as well today as they did in the 2000s

Future HITS
Freshen up your kit ahead of the new season with the pro brands’ SS22 nail collections

FRESH FACED
Lan Nguyen-Grealis predicts spring/summer will see a rise in minimal make-up, glossy textures, and the revival of the vampy lip

Spotlight on... VITAMIN E
The fat-soluble antioxidant is an important ingredient in beauty products, helping to protect skin from damaging free radicals and environmental stressors. Amanda Pauley gives the lowdown on this skincare hero…

Pay ATTENTION
With National Minimum Wage rates set to rise next month, David Wright shares the common payment mistakes employers make and how to avoid them

FULL-BODY benefit
CACI upgrades its Synergy system and we test Theragun’s Deep Tissue Massage at The Ned

HAVE YOUR FILL
New skincare launches offer a filler effect for lines and wrinkles, and smart lash and brow products make eye treatments a breeze

GROWTH MINDSET
The British Beauty Council’s chief operating officer Helena Grzesk tells us about her unconventional career path, the council’s plans for the year and what it’s like to get an MBE