Professional Beauty Stage
Join top industry experts as they share unmissable tips and techniques to elevate your treatment skills. Plus, on Monday, September 29, experience the live recording of The Pro Beauty Pod podcast. From insider know-how to inspiring conversations, this is your chance to learn, connect and stay ahead in beauty.
Don’t miss:
• Learn a Skill with Shea Osei, nail tech and educator, who works in film and TV including doing the iconic nails for hit movie Wicked.
• It’s never too late to follow your dreams – making it in beauty at any age with Ann Marie Harper (AKA Glamour Gran Ann), makeup artist based in Glasgow.
Session spotlight:
Creating a premium client experience from a home-based salon This session from home salon owner Laura John-Baptiste will cover how to develop and secure a loyal client base with repeat bookings and how to stand out from others in your area. John-Baptiste will also touch on building your business and working around having children in the home.
Don’t miss John-Baptiste’s session at 2pm on Sunday, September 28.
For the full Professional Beauty stage lineup, visit professionalbeauty.co.uk/northstages
Business and Live Demo Stage
Access expert advice on every aspect of running a successful beauty business, from starting out as a mobile therapist to mastering impactful social media and protecting your professional reputation. Plus, see leading brands showcase their latest products and treatments live, inspiring fresh ideas for your service menu.
Don’t miss:
• How to use AI to grow your business with Kerri-Ann Angus, life coach, business mentor and former salon owner based in Glasgow.
• The untapped power of product: reframing retail in the salon and spa with Arif Isikgun, founder of Ai Beauty Consultancy.
• From nappies to nails: building a brand as a mum in business with Paige Chohan and Becky Willett, founders of nail brand Bexy Glow.
Session spotlight:
How to progress and retain a team in a single-site beauty or aesthetics business Join Jessica Mee, owner of award-winning JM Medispa, as she shares proven strategies for developing staff potential, fostering loyalty and creating career pathways within the dynamics of a single-site operation.
Don’t miss Mee’s session on Sunday, September 28 at 12pm.
For the full Business and Live Demo Stage programme, visit professionalbeauty.co.uk/northstages
Skin & Advanced Treatments Stage
See live demonstrations of cutting-edge skincare protocols and advanced aesthetic techniques, and gain in-depth knowledge on the science behind each treatment, with expert guidance on methodology, technology and best practice. Expect to leave these sessions equipped with the skills and confidence to implement these evidence-based approaches effectively in your own business.
Don’t miss:
• The shift from anti-ageing to age management: skin health longevity with combination treatments with facial specialist Jody Taylor, founder of Skindeep Clinic in Doncaster and previous Professional Beauty Award winner.
• Thriving, not just surviving – the emotional reality of aesthetic practice with Anna Miller, registered nurse, co-founder of The Ardour Clinic in London and previous Aesthetic Medicine Award winner.
• Modern ways to treat menopause with Tracey Dennison, registered general nurse, founder of East Riding Aesthetics & Wellness in Hull and previous Aesthetic Medicine Award winner.
Session spotlight:
The immune system’s role in skin inflammation: from flare-ups to healing Advanced aesthetician Aggie Singh will explore the vital functions of the epidermal layers and how they contribute to the skin’s natural immune defence. She will break down the formation of inflammation and its connection to chronic skin conditions, supported by real-world case studies. Backed by updated findings from the Society of Rosacea, this talk is ideal for therapists looking to deepen their understanding of inflammatory skin disorders and how to treat them at the root, not just the surface.
Catch Singh’s session on Sunday, September 28 at 3pm.
For the full Skin and Advanced Treatments Stage programme, visit professionalbeauty.co.uk/northstages
Networking tables
Join fellow professionals for focused discussions on the industry’s most pressing challenges. On Sunday morning, salon owners tackle topics from rising costs to staffing and regulations. In the afternoon, salon owners and freelancers explore client expectations, tech adoption, sustainability, and wellbeing – sharing experiences, solutions and strategies to drive success.
Glitterbels workshop
Enjoy a full programme of nail workshops designed to help technicians enhance and refine their skills. With a variety of expert-led sessions running each day, you can select the topics most relevant to your professional goals, ensuring practical takeaways you can apply directly to your work.
See full details of all stages and workshops and register for the show at professionalbeauty.co.uk/north