Editor’s CommentWith the news this month that the continuing uncertainty

NewsExposome named skincare trend to watch, as microbiome

professional beauty.co.ukWe take a look inside PB’s digital world

What’s hot on PB ONLINEYour one-stop shop where all the latest news, features, products and expert opinions are brought together and streamed by sector-specific channels

Out & AboutBehind the scenes at all the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty and spa

Insider beautyOur exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market

Insider spaWith spring in full swing, clients are starting to

Insider nailsThe health and safety of your techs is of paramount

Make KPIs WORK FOR YOUTracking the performance of your business and your team relies on five key performance indicators. HELLEN WARD explains why

Ask the EXPERTSOur experts answer an array of questions about every aspect of running a successful salon or spa business

Skincare GETS Ultra Smart High performance meets high scienceFollowing decades of research and development, Elemis is introducing its most diverse networks of specialised micro and macro algae yet, with the launch of the Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen range

Talking to… Erika HodgkissThe inspirational therapist is an example of the role the beauty industry can play in the early detection of melanoma, having spotted cancerous moles on four of her clients. She shares her incredible story with Amanda Pauley

The BIG leagueProfessional Beauty London 2019 has been hailed by the industry as a standout event, bringing together top-level visitors with the greatest innovations in beauty, spa and wellness. Here’s why people flocked in their thousands to ExCeL on February 24–25

A WORLD STAGEThe growth of social fitness experiences, how to be a transformative leader and the impact of the microbiome were among the key trends discussed at the WORLD SPA & WELLNESS CONVENTION LONDON

Great LENGTHSBoth big name and amateur lash artists showed off their extension skills in Professional Beauty’s Lash Championships 2019. See who came out top

Top tech TALENTThe best professional techs in the country came together to prove their skills at PB LONDON

Creative COLOURThe Warpaint Championships brought creative make-up talent from across Europe to London to battle it out in four key disciplines. Find out who made the grade

The right choiceThree clinic owners tell GEORGIA SEAGO about how they chose the right bodycontouring machine for their business, and share their tips on achieving ROI

Rapried resultsThe newest fat-reduction technologies on the market offer clients fast results

MANAGING Annual LEAVEEmployees’ holiday entitlement will vary depending on their contracted hours and a range of other factors. The National Beauty Federation explains how to make sure you’re getting it right

MIND managementPsychology graduate FRANCESCA NATHAN tells FIONA VLEMMIKS how her deeper understanding of how the mind works has shaped her role as manager of Perfect 10 Nails and Beauty in Kent

Bounce BACKCollagen supplements are increasing in popularity. We find out what’s new and showcase some of the best on the market

Insurance: ARE YOUPAYING too much?Insurers often charge an extension fee for new or potentially dangerous treatments, but how do they calculate the risk, and why do their fees vary so much? Christina Ryan, senior account handler at insurance broker Inevexco, which administers Professional Beauty Direct, explains

Winning FORMULAWe find out exactly what made the winners of the PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY and WORLD SPA & WELLNESS AWARDS 2019 stand out to judges, and how the awards are boosting their businesses

NAIL BITESMavala turns 60, CND goes to the BRITs and a deluxe nail salon installs an innovative runway

How to CLASSIFY STAFFEmployee, worker or self-employed? The definitions can be confusing, but get it wrong and you could have a law suit on your hands, explains DAVID WRIGHT

Skin DEEPScience-led products for both face and body influence this month’s new treatments

ALL kitted OUTSmart skincare kits and duos launch to tackle a range of concerns, while nail and make-up collections reflect the warmer months set to come

How to make it as a… franchiseeJustyna Rostek, director of Guinot Salon in Earlsfield, on how to join a franchise network with an established brand and become a successful franchisee