EDITOR'S COMMENTRegulations in the beauty and wellness sector are

PB NewsFrom a highstreet crime crackdown to a major new cancer care study, here’s what’s shaping the industry now

Summit for successThe Leeds Regional Growth Summit, organised by Professional Beauty and Hairdressers Journal, brought together salon leaders for a day of business insight, inspiration and meaningful networking

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

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

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

Insider SpaF&F May 2026 delivered a strong performance for

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Setting the standardWith demand for microneedling continuing to grow, Candice Gardner explains why the new Sharp Standards Guide aims to help businesses future-proof their practice

Building successBeing a successful therapist doesn’t depend on skill alone. Hellen Ward explores why consistency, curiosity and commitment are essential to maintaining a full column

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

Talking to… Kelly EdgesThe Professional Beauty Awards 2026 Therapist of the Year tells Ellen Cummings how embracing advanced skin treatments transformed her business, and why education remains her greatest investment

Getting redness rightRosacea, flushing, broken capillaries and diffuse redness are among the most common concerns therapists see. Ellen Cummings explores the factors behind a successful treatment outcome

Redness roundupIPL, laser and energy-based technologies designed to tackle redness, flushing and vascular concerns while supporting overall skin health

AI in the salonSalon owners can use AI to save time, improve client experiences and grow their businesses. Ellen Cummings explores how this is happening in real-world environments

Smart salonsFrom bookings and marketing to reporting and client communication, AI is helping salons work smarter, reduce admin and drive growth. We explore the latest innovations

PB London expert guideProfessional Beauty London veterans share their top tips to get the most out of your experience when PB London returns to ExCeL on October 4–5

“Happy ending” cultureFrom “harmless” jokes to inappropriate client behaviour, Ellen Cummings speaks to massage therapists about how stigma continues to shape their practice and what needs to change

Why we need to get serious about aftercareDoes waxing aftercare actually work? Waxing salon owner Tracey Park tested seven brands on eight clients to find out

Precision boostFrom skin-rebooting facials to biomicroneedling, we discover how the latest treatments deliver visible results with minimal downtime

Main menuSupport post-treatment recovery and calm reactive skin types with the newest formulations and ranges from the pro brands

Skin inclusivityFrom hyperpigmentation to professional treatment protocols, Dr Vanita Rattan tells Connie Cooper why the industry must take a more tailored approach to skin of colour