PLAN A Christmas cracker

EDITOR’S COMMENT
With the cost of running a business still rising, there have been a few new measures introduced by the Government to help ease the strain

NEWS
MPs launch investigation to prove value of complementary

Take a CHANCE
Entries for the PB Awards 2023 close on November 23, 2022. Don’t miss your opportunity for recognition and success

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 continuing cost-of-living crisis, spas are having to do more to attract and keep clients

INSIDER NAILS
The change in season from autumn to winter often sees clients move to more festive nail shades

GROW YOUR beauty business
During the pandemic, Mark Alexander chose to change the software used at his business, Natural Balance Therapies. Since, the business has grown to a “centre of excellence” with the help of Fresha

The price IS RIGHT
How often should you increase your treatment and retail prices, and with the cost of living escalating, how will clients react to rises now? Hellen Ward shares her tried-and-tested advice

CUT YOUR overheads
With winter approaching and energy bills on the rise, could you cut costs elsewhere in your business? The team at Beu explains how

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

PLAN A Christmas cracker
Are you making the most of Christmas? Check out the NHBF’s tips for a fantastic festive season in your salon

Talking to… MILLIE KENDALL
The British Beauty Council chief executive and industry icon tells Ellen Cummings about the latest developments in policy, trends and raising the reputation of beauty

UNDER the skin
Aesthetic technologies are increasingly being used to replicate the effects of invasive treatments with almost no downtime. Kezia Parkins explores the latest developments

Tight FIT
Some of the best radiofrequency devices for achieving skin-tightening and anti-ageing results for the face

DOES skin cycling WORK?
With a growing number of TikTok beauty gurus speaking out about how “skin cycling” has transformed their skin, Lollie Hancock asks the experts whether this approach works

Reuniting THE INDUSTRY
After a three-year hiatus, PB North returned to Manchester on September 25-26, reuniting the northern beauty industry for two days of launches, education, networking and competitions

TOP NAIL talent
Some of the best nail techs in the business battled it out in Manchester on September 25–26 at the Professional Beauty North Nail Competition 2022. Here’s who won

Save your salon MONEY
With the cost-of-living crisis threatening beauty businesses across the UK, Lollie Hancock asks the experts their top tips for cutting costs as we head into winter

Spotlight on... GLYCOLIC ACID
Glycolic acid is a common skincare ingredient used in both in-salon treatments and homecare routines. Ellen Cummings speaks to the skincare experts about how it works, the concerns it can treat and the active ingredients it can be used alongside

IN THE mix
New face and body treatments blend tech and touch for a bespoke mix and impactful experience

HYDRO BOOST
Products to hydrate and soothe are among the latest launches, as well as more gift sets for your Christmas displays

TIME OF CHANGE
Aston and Fincher’s national beauty manager Claire Lebrun tells us about the complete rebrand of Hara and how the pandemic has influenced industry trends