INSIDER BEAUTY

EDITOR’S COMMENT
The news that beauty salons are keeping our British high streets alive

NEWS
Beauty salons keeping British high streets alive, as focus shifts to experiences

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
While January may be the month to make New Year’s resolutions, February is the time to see whether these changes have really stuck

INSIDER NAILS
Although honing your skills as a nail tech is a key part of being successful in the industry

STELLAR service
With customer service crumbling in the retail and hospitality sectors, could the excellent care provided by salons and spas be the key to their survival?, asks Hellen Ward

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

PERFECT Partnership
Treatwell is the firstever headline sponsor of the Professional Beauty London show. Here’s what Treatwell has in store for visitors

Talking to… KIRSTY MEAKIN
The nail industry icon tells Kezia Parkins the secrets to her social media success, and how her clients are helping rebuild her confidence after the pandemic

Spa spending
Thermal features and pools are key to spas in 2023, but rising energy costs are making them more expensive to run. Lollie Hancock finds out how to cut costs without compromising on quality

Meet the BRANDS
Discover the latest launches and exclusive show discounts available at PB London in our guide, organised by zone to help you plan your day

INVEST IN education
Professional Beauty London 2023 will feature a stellar line-up on the conference and live stages programmes. Here’s what’s in store

IN IT to win it
Looking to raise your profile as a nail tech or make-up artist? Compete in the Nail and Make-up Competitions at PB London to cement yourself as one of the best in the business

Why enter NAIL COMPETITIONS?
Kezia Parkins asks three serial nail competition winners about their love for competing and how it helps build confidence and careers

INCLUSIVE beauty
Inclusivity is the right thing to do for both people and profits. The team at Shop Beautiful explains how the products you choose for your salon or clinic are key

THE truth ABOUT facial CUPPING
Facial cupping is becoming increasingly popular on social media. Ellen Cummings speaks to the experts to find out how to do it and what benefits it can have for the skin

Superpowers of ADHD nail techs
Kezia Parkins speaks to nail technicians with ADHD to find out how the condition impacts their work, creativity and mental health

Citrus ROOMS
Salon owner Gemma Yull tells Ellen Cummings how the design of her salons helps her run a successful business

Time TO TRAIN
Melissa Mitchelmore, spa manager at Glass House Retreat in Essex, shares her advice on how to choose the right product house and motivate your team through regular training

Spotlight on...LACTIC ACID
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid commonly used in skincare. Ellen Cummings quizzes the experts to find out more about the science behind the acid and how it can be used in salon

LIFE AS A TV & FILM
Make-up Artist

IN THE KIT
For the third instalment of In the Kit, educator and ACH Aesthetics founder Andrew Hansford tells Lollie Hancock his five must-have products and devices

TOP to TOE
New face and body treatments to help clients achieve flawless skin and an all-over glow

FACE THE FUTURE
Launches this month include serums, masks and make-up designed to relax, revive and rejuvenate

ON POINT
Cosmetic acupuncturist Athena Giralea explains how she got into the practice and why she thinks it can transform the beauty industry