Editor’s CommentNews this month that beauty ranks among the lowest

NewsBeauty therapists are in the UK’s top 10 worst paid

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

Choosing ONLINE coursesWhere is the best place to turn to for further learning on digital and social media? PB’s social media editor Chris Halpin takes a closer look at the options available

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 spaAs consumer awareness about wellness and its impact

Insider nailsWith social media now one of the biggest tools to help

Adapt or die?With customers shifting their retail spend to online, do salons need to become more digital focused or is it time to build on our core strengths?, asks HELLEN WARD

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

STRIVE for successThinking of entering the Professional Beauty Awards 2020. Here are five steps to getting your entry noticed

FRESH spacesWe take a closer look at a selection of the hottest spa openings planned for 2020

THE generation GAMEWith so much focus on attracting millennial and gen Z employees, are spas isolating the older workforce? Steve Ewing argues that the industry needs to work harder to engage all age groups

TRUE NorthPROFESSIONAL BEAUTY NORTH welcomed nearly 15,000 visitors to new venue EventCity in October to discover the latest trends and learn from the diverse live stage line-ups

Bonding TIMESome of the most talented lash artists were crowned during the North Lash Championships 2019. These are the names to watch…

Show of SKILLWith categories for every specialism, the North Nail Championships recognised the top talent from across the industry

Power PAINTBoth aspiring and accomplished MUAs showcased their exceptional skills in make-up mastery during the 66-Warpaint North Make-up Championships 2019

How to Increase client LOYALTYLong-term loyal clients are the bedrock of your beauty business – but you have to work hard to earn their continued loyalty, says the National Beauty Federation

Talking to…Daisy KalninaThe Gel Bottle Inc founder tells Eve Oxberry how social media savvy, calculated risks and a lot of hard graft have helped her achieve such rapid growth for the nail product brand

Most INNOVATIVE 2019 launchesWe asked you to vote online for the treatments and products that shaped the year. Here’s what made 2019 such an innovative 12 months in beauty

SHAPE of things to comeAward-winning nail tech Kirsty Meakin gives us the lowdown on the nail trends set to take 2020 by storm, including ruffles, frills and bold colour clashes

By the hourWhatever hours your staff work, it’s vital you detail them clearly in your contracts and understand the many laws involved, advises David Wright

Targeting TEXTURENew microneedling and dermaplaning protocols get skin texture in top condition, and we trial Light Elegance’s hard gel mani

Body BOOSTBrands are getting serious about body care this month with launches to get clients’ skin nourished and bronzed

How to make it as a…salon MANAGERBeing the boss isn’t always easy. Jo Weller, manager of Mooeys salon in Farnham, tells us about taking on extra responsibility and what it takes to manage a team