Makeup MASTERS

EDITOR’S COMMENT
New research this month shows that beauty and

NEWS
UK wellness industry soars to £171 billion, with

Breaking traditional MICRONEEDLING RULES
Spicules are tiny, needle-like structures that come from natural sponges. We explore how SQT’s spicules stack up against traditional microneedling

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY AWARDS FINALISTS
The shortlist for the Professional Beauty Awards 2025 can now be revealed

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

5 brow techs TO FOLLOW
From brow lords to brow queens, check out this list of brow royalty you should be following on social media, each with their own signature style

INSIDER BEAUTY
Our exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector

INSIDER SPA
September 2024 brought strong results for

INSIDER NAILS
When it comes to pricing, the majority

BEAUTY POWERED BY WELLNESS
With wellness-focused treatments now in high demand in salons and clinics, Endermologie cell stimulation technology is helping to improve vitality, stress and sleep

on the SCENE
Behind the scenes at the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty, aesthetics, spa and nails

PARTY season
With the busy festive season approaching, vouchers and offers can be a great tool, but only if you manage them in the right way, writes Hellen Ward

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

Talking to…SARAH BROWN
The renowned luxury facialist discusses her global career, the power of presence and intuitive touch and finding her way back to Fortnum & Mason

RADICAL thinking
Antioxidants are essential in professional skincare. Ellen Cummings gets the expert lowdown on how to use them to elevate your treatment results

ANTIOXIDANT ARSENAL
The professional brands’ antioxidant offerings to keep your clients’ skin protected and radiant

COLOUR vision
Gelish founder Danny Haile and his daughter Morgan Haile, one half of the company’s Morgan Taylor brand, tell Kezia Parkins about the family company’s plans and what inspires them

COLLABORATION & community
Bringing external wellness specialists into your salon or spa can be a win-win situation. Multi-site salon owner Karen Thompson explains how she makes it work for her business

Understanding ENZYMES
Used in professional skin treatments and homecare, enzymes have a powerful role to play in exfoliation, brightening and fighting inflammation. Kezia Parkins gets the expert lowdown

CROWD pleaser
Professional Beauty North returned to Manchester on September 29–30. Here are the highlights

TOP NAIL talent
Meet the talented winners of the Professional Beauty Nail Competition, held in Manchester

Makeup MASTERS
Meet the skilled winners of the Professional Beauty North 2024 Makeup Competition

TOE FOES
Fungal toenail infections may be the last thing a nail tech wants to be faced with, but it’s important to be able to identify and understand them. Podiatrist Andy Blecher explains how

SMOOTH & soothe
Treatments this month include facials that lift, shape and soothe for all skin types

COOL BACK
This month’s launches tackle autumn and winter skin concerns, and embrace the tones of the season

GLOBAL OUTLOOK
Adrienne Hughes is vice president of Cidesco and heads up the organisation in Norway. She tells Erin Leybourne how the industry has evolved and how the right qualification can take you around the world