SHOW OF SKILLS

EDITOR’S COMMENT
News that the overall revenue generated by beauty

NEWS
Beauty and hair services contributed £8.5bn to the

THE POWER OF skin analysis
For professionals dedicated to providing top-tier treatments, understanding the nuances of skin analysis is a game changer. Annalouise Kenny, founder of Skin Philosophy Training, explains

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

5 SPMU artists TO FOLLOW
The semi-permanent makeup artists you need to check out on socials, who specialise in everything from post-cancer care to fake freckles

Elite FORCE
Introducing the Elite IQ Pro from Cynosure, for faster, smarter and more powerful aesthetic treatments

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

INSIDER SPA
August 2024 was a strong month for

INSIDER NAILS
In this month’s Insider survey, staff

The travel bug
Allowing team members to take time out of the business to travel can be beneficial for both parties but it’s important to set parameters, writes Hellen Ward

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

Talking to… JACQUI AND SEAN O’SULLIVAN
The competition directors and nail industry veterans tell Kezia Parkins about their wildly varied careers and how industry education needs to change

DRAIN away
While often thought of as a manual technique, lymphatic drainage can now be achieved with a growing variety of technologies and devices. Kezia Parkins gets the lowdown

DRAINAGE DEVICES
These advanced aesthetic devices help get that lymph flowing to enhance appearance and wellness outcomes

Autumn’s finest
Salon Beauty is the new name for Olympia Beauty. The show will be back at Excel London on October 13–14, to bring the best brands in the industry together. Here’s just a taster of what you can see

Going live
The live education line up at Salon Beauty 2024 on October 13–14 includes three live stages to help you grow your treatment and business skills

SHOW OF SKILLS
With major competitions for both nail techs and massage therapists, there are countless opportunities to shine at Salon Beauty 2024

CELLULAR rejuvenation
Polynucleotides, exosomes and skin boosters have been hitting headlines. Kezia Parkins explores how each one works and who is safe to train in them

SALON sustainability
Introducing the Planet Positive Beauty Guide for professional beauty and hair services

WHY wellness is key IN SALONS
Wellness practices are increasingly being integrated into maintenance salon treatments such as brows and lashes. Brow HQ salon owner Leisa Roberts explores the benefits

Spotlight on... SPILANTHOL
With alternatives to injectables seeing a rise in popularity, Ellen Cummings gets the expert lowdown on nature’s answer to wrinkle relaxants

SPARKLY SEASON
A sneak peek at the professional brands’ Christmas gift sets to help you plan your festive retailing

Friend or CLAIMANT?
What happens if a friend makes an insurance claim against you? Expert Rosie Barrington explains the potential repercussions

See the light
This month’s launches and tried treatments harness the power of LED and hands-on expertise

BOOSTING BUSINESS
This month’s new launches are full of innovations to help your business thrive in the busy autumn season

Education first
Laura Heywood, owner of The Scented Garden Retreat in Chester, tells Erin Leybourne why education is so important for her business, and how to choose a retail offering that works for you