Editor’s CommentHappy New Year! We’ve made it to 2021 and although

NewsSkinimalism, bold brows and ritual baths are set to

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

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

Insider spaIt was a difficult month for the UK spa industry too

Insider nailsThis month your techs have been focusing on perfecting

Celebrate veganuaryIf you’re looking to embrace the vegan beauty trend in your salon or spa, check out the offering from waxing and skincare company Outback Organics

Send & receiveWith many of our clients and team members still reeling from lockdown 2.0 and facing limited social interaction, it’s important we listen and respond to their emotional needs, writes Hellen Ward

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

Talking to…Tara MooreThe head of spa operations at Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort talks to Amanda Pauley about weathering the coronavirus pandemic, taking advantage of the staycation market and making plans to become more sustainable

Is 2021 the year of sustainable beauty?With coronavirus causing a surge in disposable waste, the issue of sustainability has never been more important. Amanda Pauley investigates how the beauty industry is becoming more environmentally friendly in 2021

Stay strongWith a challenging year ahead for beauty salons, the NHBF shares some essential resources and advice to help balance the books

Shape of things to comeOnline brow courses may have raised a few eyebrows prior to the pandemic, but lockdown has boosted the profile of online education as providers adjust to the new normal, finds Eleanor Vousden

Back on courseCheck out the latest online brow courses on offer to update your skills virtually in henna, lamination and more

Path to victoryWe give you the lowdown on what made the winners of the Professional Beauty Awards 2020 stand out and secure their crowns

New eraFollowing changes to the Elemis executive team, global president Noella Gabriel has moved back to the UK. She tells Eve Oxberry how virtual education and advanced ingredient delivery systems will drive the brand’s growth in 2021 and beyond

Hit homeCheck out these touchless therapies designed by the professional brands during the coronavirus pandemic

Inside edgeSupplements to help clients kick start their New Year’s skin resolutions feature in this month’s hot product launches

Dangerous groundIn the first article from our new acrylic nails troubleshooting series, Marian Newman explains why the risky trend of mixing gel-polish into acrylic liquid to create acrylic colours should be avoided