Professional Beauty - January 2026

In this edition


EDITOR'S COMMENTAs we enter a new year, there’s no
PB NEWSFrom government announcements to advertising rulings, here’s what’s shaping the industry now.
PROFESSIONALBEAUTY.CO.UKWe take a look inside PB’s digital world
5 Rosacea specialists to followManaging rosacea can be tricky, but these five skin and aesthetic experts are sharing the knowledge and techniques you need
Insider BEAUTYOur exclusive monthly benchmarking stats for each sector of the market
Insider SPACOTTON TRADERS November 2025 delivered strong momentum for
Insider NAILSSCAMP & DUDE November’s figures show a steadier
On the sceneBehind the scenes at the parties, launches and events in the world of beauty, aesthetics, spa and nails
Budget BEDLAMSome of the measures announced in the Autumn Budget will present challenges for beauty businesses in the year ahead. Hellen Ward outlines the changes needed for the sector
ASK THE EXPERTSOur beauty experts answer your questions about every aspect of running a salon or spa business
TALKING TO… Buster KnightThe celebrity makeup artist tells Josie Jackson about working with A-list stars, learning from his mistakes and his advice for aspiring MUAs
We have lift offIf your clients are looking for long, lifted lashes – but don’t want to compromise on the health or integrity of the hair – then the Korean lash lift could be exactly what you're looking for, writes Josie Jackson
THE LASH EDITWhether you’re looking for the best tools to help you master the Korean lash lift, or want to ensure your clients’ lashes remain looking healthy and hydrated, we’ve got you covered
Contrast therapyAncient hot-cold rituals are having a high-tech resurgence as clients embrace temperature extremes for clarity, resilience and faster recovery. Ellen Cummings gets the lowdown
Core subjectFrom back pain to burnout, beauty therapists know the strain of hands-on work. Ellen Cummings explores how reformer Pilates can help realign, rebalance and restore your body so you can keep performing at your best
Building loyaltyMarike Dette, owner of Blue Mango, tells us how she grew a loyal client base, the power of multi-treatment appointments and how training with Skin Rocks Pro has opened the door to a new wave of clients
SPOTLIGHT ON… centella asiaticaCentella asiatica has quickly gone from being a traditional medicine staple to a skincare essential, used in both professional treatments and at-home products. Josie Jackson explores how it cemented its status as a “trending” ingredient
What no one tells you about going soloThinking of going self-employed? Facialist Dija Ayodele shares the truths no one talks about, and how to stay motivated
Revival WellnessBrighton’s iconic The Grand Hotel has undergone a complete spa and wellness transformation. Connie Cooper gets the lowdown
GlowoverThis month we try some deeply relaxing and renewing treatments, and explore launches created to balance and retore
COOL COLOURThis month’s launches include skincare to lift and firm, plus some fresh colours for nails and makeup
INSPIRING NEW TALENTSession makeup artist, Glow Up judge and Mac's director of makeup artistry Dominic Skinner shares his advice for aspiring MUAs looking to make a name for themselves
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