EDITOR'S COMMENT
As beauty and wellness businesses continue to navigate

PB NEWS
From new safety frameworks to rising material costs, here’s what’s shaping the industry right now

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

Growth gains
From business strategy and team culture to profitability and innovation, the Regional Growth Summits have been delivering insight and industry connection for salon and clinic professionals across the UK

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

Insider Beauty
Our exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

Insider Spa
TU CLOTHING April showed encouraging results for the

Insider Nails
COTTON TRADERS April brought a steady performance for

The Leeds Regional Growth Summit
Take a peek at the panels and brands lined up for our final Regional Growth Summit of the year, taking place at The Royal Armouries Museum on June 8

Faulty service
As client expectations rise and spending tightens, Hellen Ward explores the growing disconnect in customer service standards, and why attitude and leadership are critical to business survival

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

Big news in microneedling
MicroPen Evo is bringing advanced microneedling treatments to salons and spas

Talking to… Fliss Williams
The studio director of Elite Skin Studio tells Ellen Cummings about taking a family beauty business into a new era and why consistency is the key to building a trusted clinic

Tech-enhanced treatments
Touchless wellness is on the rise as spas turn to technology to enhance relaxation while easing therapist workload. Ellen Cummings gets the lowdown

Touchless toolkit
These innovative wellness technologies are helping spas create immersive, results-driven treatments while supporting therapist wellbeing and operational flexibility

From heritage to future growth
As Sothys marks its 80th anniversary, president Christian Mas and new UK distributor Nicola Mealia share how innovation and strong therapist partnerships are shaping the brand’s next chapter

Has holistic lost its meaning?
With “holistic” now used as a catch-all term across beauty and wellness, Kathy Scott questions whether the word’s overuse risks stripping it of the clarity, standards and credibility it was built on

Beyond busy
From rebooking rates to utilisation targets, Eve Oxberry explores how salon owners are using KPIs to move beyond full diaries and build truly profitable businesses

The science of derma Ayurveda
Farah Bashir, cosmetic formulator and founder of Sachi Skin, tells Josie Jackson about clinical botanicals and why Ayurveda deserves more than a marketing moment

Power player
Creatine is gaining traction in female-focused wellness, with emerging evidence linking it to energy, cognition, muscle tone and healthy ageing. Ellen Cummings explores what beauty and wellness professionals need to know

Supporting clients with alopecia
For clients living with alopecia, the emotional impact of hair loss can be profound, but semi-permanent makeup (SPMU) can help them rediscover their confidence. Ellen Cummings talks to the experts

Power boost
From skin longevity to high-impact lash lifts, we spotlight treatments designed to restore energy, enhance results and elevate your treatment menu

Polished protection
From high-performance nail essentials to advanced SPF and results-driven skincare, this month’s launches offer professional-grade formulations to treat and protect

Reel results
Chris Taylor, founder of The Social Selling Co, shares his advice on turning social media attention into bookings, and building stronger client relationships online